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Kent, WA vs Marysville, WA

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

Kent, WA is in Kent, WA while Marysville, WA is in Marysville, WA — both in the same state. On home prices, Marysville, WA is the more affordable option at $465,900 median — $28,500 less than Kent, WA's $494,400. WYLT rates Kent, WA as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Marysville, WA as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Marysville, WA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Kent, WA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Marysville, WA has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Kent, WA has Low flood risk and Marysville, WA has Low flood risk.

Kent, WA is the more walkable neighborhood. Kent, WA scores 62/100 (somewhat walkable) versus Marysville, WA's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Kent, WA has the higher school rating Kent, WA rates 6.7/10 and Marysville, WA rates 6.3/10.

CategoryKent, WAMarysville, WA
Housing
VerdictGood for nowThink twice
Median Price$494K$466K

Lower price

Median Rent$2K$2K

Lower rent

Median Income$99K$99K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score62/100

More walkable

Car-dependent
Transit Score28/100

Better transit

17/100
Bike ScoreN/A18/100

More bikeable

Commute45 min

Shorter commute

60 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+B

Safer

Violent CrimeModerateLow

Lower risk

Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGoodGood
Community
Schools6.7/10

Better schools

6.3/10
Best for
FamiliesRemote workersCommuters to Seattle
Suburban familiesDaily commuters to SeattleFirst-time homebuyers seeking a quiet setting

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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