Kent is a city in Washington state in USA with a population of 130038 residents.. The poverty rate of Kent is 11.7%, which is 16% lower than national average. The typical household in Kent earns $73891 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 31.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Kent, only 87% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Kent remained 6.8%, which is 45% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Kent, only 27% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 34% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Kent is 130, which is 30% higher than national average. Median home value in Kent is $378800 , which is 65% higher than national average. While median income in Kent remained $73891, which is 9% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.