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Kenmore, Washington

Introduction to Kenmore, Washington

Kenmore, Washington, in King county, is 4 miles E of Shoreline, Washington (center to center) and 11 miles N of Seattle, Washington. The city is part of the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 18,678 people live in Kenmore.

Kenmore History

Kenmore was founded in 1901 by John McMasters. The area was named after McMasters' hometown of Kenmore in Ontario. A school system and a post office were established around 1903. The Red Brick Road was opened between 1913 and 1914, and this made Kenmore a country retreat for weekend gardeners. After the Second World War, the city became home to the Nike Hercules missile batteries of the US Army. The city was officially incorporated on August 31, 1998.

Kenmore and nearby Attractions

  • St. Edwards State Park
  • Burke - Gilman Trail
  • Transportation Museum
  • Kenmore Air Harbor
  • Woodland Park Zoo
  • Seattle Aquarium

Things To Do In Kenmore

You can visit Linwood Park, Saint Edward State Park, Swamp Creek Park, Wallace Swamp Creek Park, Moorlands Park, and Rhododendron Park. The Burke-Gilman Trail offers hiking and biking facilities. The City of Kenmore also organizes several annual events and festivals including the Kenmore Summer Concert Series, Kenmore Summer Festival, Skandia Midsommarfest, and the Kenmore Art Show.

Kenmore Transportation

Snohomish County Airport can be reached within a few minutes.

Kenmore Higher Education

Bastyr University lies within the city. Lake Washington Technical College and Edmonds Community College are also nearby.

High Points

Kenmore strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 9%Kenmore Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 9%Kenmore Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Kenmore Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%Kenmore People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Kenmore College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Kenmore Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 16%Kenmore Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Kenmore, WA

Comparing Kenmore to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Male Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity78
Age of the Population67
Senior Citizens34
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Female Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime68

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