City profile · Washington · Census ACS 2023

Kenmore, WA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Kenmore - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

23,594
Residents
$137,926
Median income
$869,800
Median home
$2,031
Median rent (state)

Kenmore - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Kenmore lands in the 92nd percentile for household income and the 61st percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

92nd
percentile, household income
96th
percentile, home value
84th
percentile, median rent
61st
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Kenmore, WA

Kenmore is a small city in Washington, home to 23,594 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Kenmore brings in $137,926 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 4.5%. Kenmore's housing stock carries a median value of $869,800, and the median resident age is 38.7 years. Educational attainment runs 57.2% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 66.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 112 residential building permits were authorized in Kenmore (Building Boom), up 167% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Kenmore reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 1072.0 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Washington carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Washington scores 107.0 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $2,031 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Washington run around $188, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. The average commute for Kenmore workers runs 20.9 minutes, with 54.2% driving alone and 29.8% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 92.3 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

23,594 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Washington

Median Household Income

$137,926 /yr

Poverty 4.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Washington average

How does Kenmore compare to other US cities?

Here's how Kenmore stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 92% higher than other cities
Home value 96% pricier than other cities
Median rent 84% pricier than other cities
Safety 61% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Washington alone, Kenmore ranks #37 of 156 Washington cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Kenmore's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Washington, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

92ndIncome percentile
61stSafety percentile

92nd percentile nationally for median household income · 61st percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Kenmore's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Kenmore's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 54 Avg. percentile National median
Kenmore's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Kenmore's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$869,800 4th percentile more affordable than 4% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Kenmore $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Kenmore, WA Kenmore, WA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Kenmore, WA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Kenmore, WA median $137,926/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Kenmore, WA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Kenmore, WA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 57.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 4.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 66.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
23,594
Median Income
$137,926
Median Home Value
$869,800
Median Age
38.7
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Labor force participation
66.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
57.2%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1072.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
64.6
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1007.4
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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23,000 residents23,500 residents24,000 residents24,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 23,883 residents 24,249 residents ▲ +1.5%
Kenmore's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
112
housing units authorized
Single-Family
47
detached homes
Multifamily
65
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
4.7
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 42
2020 39
2021 118
2022 103
2023 88
2024 112

Permit volume increased 167% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
20.9 minutes
Drive Alone
54.2%
Carpool
7.1%
Public Transit
6.2%
Walk
1.8%
Work from Home
29.8%
Other
0.9%

Based on 12,590 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Washington - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$188
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Washington state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Washington state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Kenmore sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,031/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
92.3 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Washington

North Lynnwood
23,653 people
Eastmont
23,486 people
Union Hill-Novelty Hill
23,272 people
Cottage Lake
23,170 people
Hazel Dell
23,086 people
Frederickson
24,219 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Kenmore's 23,594 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Jacksonville Beach, FL
23,601 people
Ladera Ranch, CA
23,609 people
Columbus, MS
23,616 people
Cartersville, GA
23,617 people
Eustis, FL
23,567 people
Muscatine, IA
23,567 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Kenmore's $137,926 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Fruit Cove, FL
$137,906 median income
Mogul, NV
$137,895 median income
Westhampton Beach, NY
$137,888 median income
Seventh Mountain, OR
$137,885 median income
Long Beach, MD
$137,969 median income
Aliso Viejo, CA
$137,970 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Kenmore, WA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Kenmore, WA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 67.9% 14.8% 10.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 10.7% White 67.9% Black or African American 3.1% Asian 14.8% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.6% Two or more races 10.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Kenmore compares to nearby Washington cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Kenmore (this city) 23,594 $137,926
North Lynnwood 23,653 $102,888
Eastmont 23,486 $139,346
Union Hill-Novelty Hill 23,272 $181,820
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Kenmore, WA?

What is the population of Kenmore, WA? +

Kenmore, WA has a population of 23,594 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Kenmore, WA? +

The median household income in Kenmore is $137,926 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Kenmore? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Kenmore; the closest available measure is the Washington state average, a cost of living index of 107.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Washington vary by metro area.

Is Kenmore, WA safe? +

Kenmore has a total crime rate of 1072.0 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Kenmore, WA? +

The median home value in Kenmore is $869,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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