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Cost of Living in Kenmore, WA

Population 23,741 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,949
Median home value$920,800
Median household income$139,764

The median rent in Kenmore, WA is $1,949/month, 11% higher than the Washington median and 38% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $920,800, 177% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $139,764 a year, 42% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 16.7%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $77,960/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 6.6×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $4,656/mo

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Kenmore vs. Washington vs. U.S.

KenmoreWashingtonU.S.
Median rent$1,949$1,760$1,413
Median home value$920,800$564,600$332,700
Median household income$139,764$98,141$80,734
Homeownership rate69.3%63.8%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher61.8%39.6%35.7%
Poverty rate5.7%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.8%5.1%5.2%
Work from home33.2%19.8%15.1%
Median age39.138.338.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Kenmore, WA?

The median gross rent in Kenmore, WA is $1,949 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Kenmore, WA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $77,960 a year in gross income.

Is Kenmore, WA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 38% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 6.6 times the median household income.

Other cities in Washington

Seattle, WARent $2,030 · Income $123,860Spokane, WARent $1,215 · Income $70,064Tacoma, WARent $1,676 · Income $85,884Vancouver, WARent $1,702 · Income $81,338Bellevue, WARent $2,572 · Income $165,576Kent, WARent $1,909 · Income $92,302

Cities with a similar cost of living

Leander, TXRent $1,939 · Income $139,048Oakley, CARent $1,953 · Income $137,677Farragut, TNRent $1,966 · Income $142,093Sugar Land, TXRent $1,957 · Income $136,217Deer Park, NYRent $1,906 · Income $137,105Wakefield, MARent $1,958 · Income $134,306

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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