King County | Population: ~136,600 | Seattle Metro
A diverse South King County city in the Green River Valley, Kent combines an agricultural and manufacturing legacy (including a major Boeing facility) with more affordable housing than Seattle or the Eastside.
East Hill offers newer subdivisions and hillside views, West Hill sits closer to the valley floor and SeaTac, downtown Kent is walkable and transit-connected, and the Lake Meridian area draws families with lake access.
East Hill — Newer subdivisions and hillside views above the valley floor.
West Hill — Established homes closer to SeaTac and the valley.
Downtown Kent — A walkable, transit-connected core near the Sounder station.
Kent Valley — The city’s industrial and logistics corridor.
Lake Meridian — Family neighborhoods around the popular lake and park.
Scenic Hill — An established East Hill-adjacent residential area.
Panther Lake — Newer growth on Kent’s northeast edge.
Meridian — A large East Hill neighborhood near shopping and schools.
Kentridge — Established homes near Kentridge High School.
Midway — A commercial corridor along Pacific Highway South.
- One of the most ethnically diverse cities in Washington
- Major employers including Boeing and a large logistics/distribution sector
- ShoWare Center hosts the Seattle Thunderbirds and concerts
- Sounder commuter rail connects Kent to downtown Seattle
Bellevue is a premium, competitive market where school boundaries and lake or view access drive significant price differences between neighborhoods just blocks apart.
Grades modeled on Niche.com’s Public Schools and Commute categories; Public Transit reflects the Commute grade, the closest available proxy.
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