Kent, Washington
Kent is a city of 135,603 people in King County, Washington, founded in 1890.
Why visit Kent
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 75 parks and trails, 278 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Theatre - Kent Station, Santafair, Auburn Masonic Temple and Auburn Public Library.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; December lows average 35°F.
Weather in Kent
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kent
Kent is a city in King County, Washington, United States. It is part of the Seattle metropolitan area and had a population of 136,588 as of the 2020 census. The population was estimated at 134,871 in 2025, making it the fourth-most populous municipality in greater Seattle and the sixth-most populous in Washington. The city is connected to Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma via State Route 167 in addition to Interstate 5, Sounder commuter rail, and commuter buses.
From the Wikipedia article Kent, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Santafair
Monument and historic site · 6.6 mi
Former amusement park in Federal Way, Washington
Carpinito Brothers U-Pick Pumpkin Patch (Seasonal)
Farm and orchard · 2.9 mi
Mo-Su 09:00-19:00
Museums and landmarks18
Auburn Masonic Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Historic building in Auburn, Washington, United States
Auburn Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Former Carnegie library in Auburn, Washington
Erick Gustave Sanders Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Private residence located in the Green River Valley outside of Kent, Washington
F. W. Woolworth Company Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Commercial building in Renton, Washington
Neely Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
Building in Washington, United States
Old Auburn Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Historic post office building in Washington state, USA
Oscar Blomeen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Historic house in Washington, United States
Tukwila School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Historic building in Washington, USA
Covington Electrical Substation, Bonneville Power Administration
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Renton History Museum
Museum · 6.2 mi
Museum in the city of Renton in the state of Washington, United States.
White River Valley Museum
Museum · 6.3 mi
History museum in Auburn, Washington
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds75
Cottonwood Grove Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Park in Washington, United States of America
Accesso ShoWare Center
Sports field and stadium · 1.2 mi
625 West James Street, Kent
Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00
63 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes278
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
210 Washington Avenue South, Kent
Mo-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa-Su 06:30-20:00
Agave Cocina & Cantina - Kent
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
504 Ramsay Way, Kent
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Asadero
Restaurant · Mexican, Steak House · 1.6 mi
310 Washington Avenue North, Kent
We-Su 11:00-22:00
Banyan Tree Thai Restaurant
Restaurant · Thai · 1.0 mi
504 Ramsay Way, Kent
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-21:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.3 mi
25620 102nd Place Southeast, Kent
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-21:00
Can-Am Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.5 mi
23819 104th Avenue Southeast, Kent
Mo-Th 15:00-23:00; Fr-Su 11:00-23:00
Cave Man Kitchen
Restaurant · American, Barbecue · 1.7 mi
807 West Valley Highway South, Kent
Mo-Su 10:00-19:00
Fil Cuisine
Restaurant · Asian · 0.8 mi
23845 108th Avenue Southeast, Kent
Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 09:00-18:00
Ivar's Seafood Bar
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.2 mi
25405 104th Avenue Southeast, Kent
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
266 more on the map.
History
The Kent area was first permanently settled by European Americans in the 1850s along the banks of what was then the White River. The first settler was Samuel Russell, who sailed the White and Duwamish Rivers until he claimed a plot of land southeast of modern-day downtown Kent in the spring of 1853. Russell was followed by several other settlers, who quickly staked claims around the area. The settlements were originally known as "White River" and later the town was called "Titusville" after an early settler by the name of James Henry Titus. (There is still a "Titusville Station" sign on Gowe Street near First Avenue.)
In 1861, a post office was established under the name White River and was located at the farm of David and Irena Neely, who settled in modern-day Kent in 1854. In 1855, their farm was attacked by Native Americans when David Neely served as a lieutenant in the territorial army. Another settler was Henry L. Yesler, who was the first sawmill operator in Seattle. By 1870, the population was 277 and all of the quality bottomland had been claimed.
From the History section of Kent, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship59
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.5 mi
19714 106th Avenue Southeast
East Hill Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.2 mi
25650 124th Avenue Southeast, Kent
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.3 mi
304 3rd Avenue South, Kent
First Baptist Church of Kent
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
11420 Southeast 248th Street, Kent
Hoi Thanh Tin-Lanh Kent Vietnamese Bible Fellowship Church
Church · 0.7 mi
24511 104th Avenue Southeast, Kent
Shopping54
Gas and EV charging40
Schools, colleges and libraries80
Healthcare21
Concentra Occupational Therapy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
24031 104th Avenue Southeast
Kaiser Permanente Kent Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
26004 104th Avenue Southeast, Kent
Kaiser Permanente Kent Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
26004 104th Avenue Southeast
Sea Mar Community Health Center - Behavioral Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
1529 West Meeker Street, Kent
University of Washington Medicine - Kent Station Clinic - Quick Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
444 Ramsay Way, Kent
Map of Kent
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 36°F | 5.8 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 36°F | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 39°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 43°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 49°F | 2.1 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 53°F | 1.7 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 57°F | 0.7 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 57°F | 0.9 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 1.5 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 46°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 39°F | 6.2 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 35°F | 5.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kent (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
King County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-04-28: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-09-10: Bolt Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-23: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Des Moines 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Lakeland North 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Fairwood 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- SeaTac 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Covington 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Renton 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Bellevue 15 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Tacoma 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Seattle 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Everett 39 mi north, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Kent Washington Above, ImogenCaroline, CC BY-SA 4.0
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