Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Kent, WA
$670,000Median listing price
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About Kent
Kent (~136,588 residents, 2020 Census; ~134,871 estimated in 2025) is the fourth-most populous municipality in greater Seattle, per its Wikipedia introduction. Realtor.com's median listing price was $670,000 (read September 2026). It is a large Green River valley city with rail transit, shopping and entertainment venues.
Home prices in Kent
The median listing price in Kent is $670,000.
Top places in Kent
- Kent Station (shopping, dining, entertainment).
- ShoWare Center.
- Green River Trail.
- Lake Meridian Park.
Commuting from Kent
- Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~25–40 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 20 miles via I-5 or SR-167).
- Transit: Sounder S Line commuter rail from Kent Station to downtown Seattle, plus Link 1 Line at Kent Des Moines station (opened December 2025) and King County Metro buses.
Kent FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Kent, WA?
The median listing price in Kent is $670,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Kent, WA?
Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~25–40 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 20 miles via I-5 or SR-167).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.