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Kent, Washington · ZIP 98031

Kent — ZIP 98031

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Kent (98031) scores 62/100 — Fair for Kent. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $673K.

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Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100
Avg math proficiency31%
Avg reading proficiency44%
Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100
Typical home value$673K
Median rent$2,151/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$673K

Median Rent

$2,151/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

70,251

Violent Crime

8,019

Property Crime

62,232

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for King County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Kentridge High School09–122,186
51%
76%
Emerald Park Elementary SchoolKG–05318
42%
48%
Soos Creek Elementary SchoolPK–05290
42%
42%
Glenridge ElementaryPK–05298
40%
53%
Meridian Middle School06–08647
30%
51%
Park Orchard Elementary SchoolPK–05473
27%
37%
Springbrook Elementary SchoolPK–05350
27%
37%
Panther Lake Elementary SchoolPK–05396
21%
35%
East Hill Elementary SchoolPK–05383
20%
32%
Evergreen Middle School06–08810
13%
25%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

40,898

Median Income

$106K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

38.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98031 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 98031 has a school score of 59/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98031 is approximately $673K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 98031 in Kent has an overall NeighborScore of 62/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.