Kent, WA vs Seattle, WA

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

Kent, WA is in Kent, WA while Seattle, WA is in Seattle, WA — both in the same state. On home prices, Kent, WA is the more affordable option at $494,400 median — $455,600 less than Seattle, WA's $950,000. WYLT rates Kent, WA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Seattle, WA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

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

Kent, WA is the more walkable neighborhood. Kent, WA scores 62/100 (somewhat walkable) versus Seattle, WA's 40/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Seattle, WA has the higher school rating — Kent, WA rates 6.7/10 and Seattle, WA rates 8/10.