Kennewick, WA vs Kent, WA

Kennewick, WA vs Kent, WA: What the data shows

Kennewick, WA is in Kennewick, WA while Kent, WA is in Kent, WA — both in the same state. On home prices, Kennewick, WA is the more affordable option at $274,100 median — $220,300 less than Kent, WA's $494,400. WYLT rates Kennewick, WA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Kent, WA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Kennewick, WA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Kent, WA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Kennewick, WA has Low flood risk and Kent, WA has Low flood risk.

Kent, WA is the more walkable neighborhood. Kennewick, WA scores 32/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Kent, WA's 62/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Kennewick, WA rates 6.7/10 and Kent, WA rates 6.7/10.