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City of Kent, Washington

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About homes in Kent

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Kent in King County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1985Median year built1U.S. 1980
38%Built before 1980110% built since 2010
1987Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1985
52%Detached single-family134% in 5+ unit buildings
57%Owner-occupied164% statewide
$588kMedian home value1Washington median $565k

The median home in the city of Kent was built in 1985, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Washington median of 1985.1 Kent's housing is newer than the national mix: 38% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 10% date from 2010 or later.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Kent are of similar age: median build years 1987 and 1985.1 Kent has a mixed housing stock: 52% detached houses, 6% attached or townhouse units and 34% in buildings of five or more units.1

57% of occupied homes in Kent are owner-occupied (64% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Kent is valued at $587,800 (ACS), close to the Washington median of $564,600.1 The Seattle Tacoma Intl Ap station averages 25 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3 Hot days are uncommon: about 4 days a year reach 90°F.2,3

Annual precipitation is about 39 inches, with 6 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3 Heating dominates the year: about 4,376 heating degree days against 265 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Kent is about 5 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote.

Kent sits in IECC climate zone 4C (Marine).6 Building permits in Kent are normally issued by the city building department.7,8

Share of Kent housing units by year built
Before 19402.2%
1940-19595.8%
1960-197930.6%
1980-199939.6%
2000-200912%
2010 or later9.8%
Sources and notes (8)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Seattle Tacoma Intl Ap, 6 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Kent, WA?

Most home remodeling projects in Kent, WA land between $21,250 and $112,100, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Kent?

The median home in the city of Kent was built in 1985, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Washington median of 1985. Kent's housing is newer than the national mix: 38% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 10% date from 2010 or later. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Kent climate like for exterior work?

The Seattle Tacoma Intl Ap station averages 25 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season. Hot days are uncommon: about 4 days a year reach 90°F. Annual precipitation is about 39 inches, with 6 days a year bringing an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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