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Kent, WA vs Spokane, WA

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

Kent, WA is in Kent, WA while Spokane, WA is in Spokane, WA — both in the same state. On home prices, Spokane, WA is the more affordable option at $410,500 median — $83,900 less than Kent, WA's $494,400. WYLT rates Kent, WA as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Spokane, 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. Spokane, WA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Kent, WA has Low flood risk and Spokane, WA has Low flood risk.

Kent, WA is the more walkable neighborhood. Kent, WA scores 62/100 (somewhat walkable) versus Spokane, WA's 23/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating Kent, WA rates 6.7/10 and Spokane, WA rates 6.7/10.

CategoryKent, WASpokane, WA
Housing
VerdictGood for nowGood for now
Median Price$494K$411K

Lower price

Median Rent$2K$1K

Lower rent

Median Income$99K

Higher income

$87K
Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score62/100

More walkable

23/100
Transit Score28/100

Better transit

20/100
Bike ScoreN/A25/100

More bikeable

Commute45 min

Shorter commute

319 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGoodGood
Community
Schools6.7/106.7/10
Best for
FamiliesRemote workersCommuters to Seattle
FamiliesFirst-time homebuyersCommuters

Bottom line

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

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