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Information on Kent, King County

MapLocation markerWelcome to our dedicated page for Kent, located in the state of Washington, King County. Here, you will find detailed information about this city, including its geographical location, population data, administrative services, and local resources.

This page provides essential details such as the city hall's contact information, including its address, office hours, and ways to reach out via phone or email, making it easier for you to access city-related services. Additionally, we offer useful insights into key local services, including hospitals, schools, parks, and other points of interest in Kent, King County.

You can also explore up-to-date demographic statistics, learn about the city's history and unique features, and find answers to frequently asked questions regarding services and procedures.


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Kent city HALL, King County

Kent city Hall's addressKent Kent Municipal Building
220 4th Ave S

Kent WA 98032
United States
Phone number of Kent city Hall+1 253-856-5200
Kent, WA emailNot available
Kent official websitekentwa.gov
Mayor of KentDana Ralph
King County, Washington: Vital Records Kent vital records
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Common questions about Kent

What county is Kent WA in?

Kent, WA is located in King County

Where is Kent, Washington ?

Kent is located in King County, within the state of Washington, USA. Situated in the Seattle metropolitan area, it lies to the south of Seattle and north of Tacoma. The city is part of the greater Puget Sound region, known for its proximity to natural landmarks like Mount Rainier and Puget Sound.

What is the cost of living in Kent WA ?

The cost of living in Kent, Washington (King County) is relatively high, with median housing costs around $500,000. Transportation averages about $1,000 annually per household, while groceries can total around $400 a month. Overall, residents experience a significant urban lifestyle with associated expenses.

Kent building department, WA

If you're planning a construction project in Kent, WA, obtaining the necessary permits is an essential step in ensuring your project complies with local regulations. To initiate this process, you'll need to visit the Kent Permit Center, located at the Centennial Building at 400 W. Gowe St., where you'll find helpful staff ready to guide you through the application. It's a good idea to contact the office ahead of time to get accurate information regarding the costs involved and the estimated processing times for your specific permit. This will help you plan your project timeline more effectively and avoid any delays.
OfficeCity of Kent - Building Services
CityKent
StateWashington
Address220 4th Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Phone253-856-5300
Email[email protected]
Websitehttps://www.kentwa.gov/government/departments/community-development/permit-center/building-services

Demography of Kent

Name of Kent inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population136 588 inhabitants (2020)6 / 205
Population density in KentNot available

Kent (WA) statistics

Kent WA Median household income$60,000
Kent WA Poverty rate10.5%
Kent WA Unemployment rate5.0%
Kent WA Educational attainment89%

Air quality

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List of Passport Facilities in Kent, WA

This city does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Kent, WA
Name Street Phone number
USPO - DES MOINES STATION2003 S. 216TH ST.2068243647
USPO - COVINGTON STATION17300 SE 270TH PLACE2536396833
CITY OF AUBURN25 W MAIN STREET2539313039
USPO - RENTON HIGHLANDS4301 NE 4TH STREET4252276304
RENTON MUNICIPAL COURT1055 S GRADY WAY4254306550
KCCSC - BLACK RIVER919 SW GRADY WAY2064774881
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY33325 8TH AVENUE SOUTH2538357000
KCDC - BURIEN601 SW 149TH ST.2062059200
CITY OF MAPLE VALLEY22017 SE WAX ROAD, STE 2004254138800
USPO - SUMNER1313 FRYAR AVE2538919601
USPO - BLACK DIAMOND25228 BAKER ST8002758777
USPO - MERCER ISLAND3040 78TH AVE SE2062328834
USPO - EVERGREEN STATION4001 SOUTH PINE STREET2534715384
PIERCE COUNTY AUDITIORS OFFICE (SATELLITE)3629 S. D ST2537987427
PIERCE COUNTY AUDITOR2401 S 35TH ST, RM. 2002537987427

Top 3 most popular banks in Kent

There are 20 bank branches in Kent.
Bank of America, National Association is the most popular bank in Kent with 3 branch offices, followed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 3 branch offices and then KeyBank National Association with 3 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Kent:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
Bank of America, National Association3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
KeyBank National Association3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
U.S. Bank National Association2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Banner Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Cathay Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Columbia State Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Heritage Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
HomeStreet Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Umpqua Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Washington Federal Bank, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office


Kent administrative numbers

Kent city code5335415
Kent town phone area code253
Kent city postcode98030, 98031, 98032, 98035, 98042, 98064, 98089

Toponymy and translation of Kent

Arabic: كينتJapanese: ケントKorean: 켄트
Russian: КентChinese: 肯特 

Transportation modes in Kent

Airport
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport 6 miles
Renton Municipal Airport 7.6 miles
King County International Airport 10.8 miles

Kent territory

Kent areaNot available
Kent altitude394 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 47.3828
Longitude: -122.227
Latitude: 47° 22' 58'' North
Longitude: 122° 13' 37'' West
Time zone
UTC -8:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Summer time : UTC -7:00
Winter time : UTC -8:00
Local time
Namesake of Kent
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Natural parksKent isn't part of a natural park

What is Kent close to?

Nearby cities include: Des Moines, Covington, SeaTac and Auburn
Des MoinesDes MoinesRenton
Des MoinesNeighbouring townsCovington
AlgonaCovingtonCovington
Des Moines 4.6 milesCovington 5.4 milesSeaTac 5.6 miles
Auburn 5.9 milesNormandy Park 6.7 milesRenton 6.8 miles
Tukwila 6.9 milesAlgona 7.3 milesFederal Way 7.7 miles
Maple Valley 8.4 milesPacific 8.6 milesBurien 9 miles
Milton 10.2 milesBlack Diamond 10.5 milesNewcastle 10.7 miles
Edgewood 11 milesSumner 11.1 milesFife 12.4 miles
Mercer Island 12.8 milesIssaquah 13.5 milesBeaux Arts Village 13.9 miles

Distance between Kent and other main cities and towns

New York City : 2402 milesLos Angeles : 945 milesChicago : 1730 miles
Houston : 1879 milesPhoenix : 1100 milesPhiladelphia : 2373 miles
San Antonio : 1775 milesSan Diego : 1049 milesDallas : 1670 miles
San Jose : 695 miles closestFort Worth : 1649 milesAustin : 1759 miles
Jacksonville : 2446 milesColumbus : 1976 milesIndianapolis : 1864 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Elementary schools in Kent

Birth to Age 2

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 172

Cedar Valley Elementary School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 284

East Hill Elementary School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 552

Emerald Park Elementary School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 486

George T. Daniel Elementary School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 535

Glenridge Elementary

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 461

Grass Lake Elementary School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 407

Horizon Elementary School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 467

Kent Elementary School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 735

Lake Youngs Elementary School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 494

Martin Sortun Elementary School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 689

Meadow Ridge Elementary School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 530

Meridian Elementary School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 646

Millennium Elementary School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 602

Neely O Brien Elementary School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 767

Panther Lake Elementary School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 677

Park Orchard Elementary School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 533

Pine Tree Elementary School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 424

Scenic Hill Elementary School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 607

Soos Creek Elementary School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 398

Springbrook Elementary School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 543

Star Lake Elementary School

District of Federal Way School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 426

Sunnycrest Elementary School

District of Federal Way School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 606

Sunrise Elementary School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 628

Middle schools in Kent

Cedar Heights Middle School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 663

Meridian Middle School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 594

Mill Creek Middle School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 826

Totem Middle School

District of Federal Way School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 677

High schools in Kent

iGrad

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 375

Kent Phoenix Academy

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 277

Kentlake High School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1503

Kent-Meridian High School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2084

Kentridge High School

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2261

Regional Justice Center

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 12

The Outreach Program

District of Kent School District
Lowest grade : 12, Highest grade : 12
Students : 63

Alternative schools in Kent

Dynamic Family Services

District of Federal Way School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2

Excel Public Charter School

Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 9
Students : 186

Private schools in Kent

Cascade Vista Baptist School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 113

Montessori Plus School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 77

Sunbeams Lutheran School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2
Students : 86