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Kenmore, WA


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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 people live in Kenmore.

The People and Families of Kenmore

In Kenmore, about 58% of adults are married.

Kenmore is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kenmore had a median family income of $72,139. Overall, families in Kenmore are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Kenmore does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the city tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that Kenmore is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($24,800) in Kenmore than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Kenmore Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Kenmore, about 71% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the city is higher than that of most other communities in Washington.

Commuting

In Kenmore, 88% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in Kenmore is the public transportation system.

Of Note

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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