Living in Kenmore, WA

Explore Kenmore and see how it fits the life you want to build.

23,741 Population King County County City Place Type Washington State
Overall Match8.0 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Kenmore at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population23,741
Median Household Income$139,764
Median Home Value$920,800
Median Gross Rent$1,949
Median Age39.1
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment3.8%
Work From Home33.2%
Homeownership69.3%
Housing Vacancy3.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Kenmore is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Kenmore Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Kenmore and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.5 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.1 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.7 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly4.7 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength5.0 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Kenmore

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$920,800
Median Gross Rent$1,949
Homeownership69.3%
Housing Vacancy3.7%
Housing Value5.0/10
Housing Stability7.4/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Kenmore, WA

Median Household Income$139,764
Unemployment3.8%
Work From Home33.2%
Employment8.2/10
Remote Work Friendly9.4/10
Income Strength10.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Kenmore and how households are structured

Population23,741
Median Age39.1
Average Household Size2.5

Kenmore is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Kenmore

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Kenmore point to warm summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.

Average Summer High76.5°F
Average Winter Low37.2°F
Annual Rainfall37.8 in.
Annual Snowfall3.8 in.

Seasonal Life in Kenmore

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.

Summer

Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Kenmore is located in King County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. King County.

County Intelligence

Kenmore & King County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Kenmore is located in King County, Washington.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Kenmore.

Current NarrowTheList data for Kenmore shows a population of about 23,741. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship King County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Kenmore.

For someone considering a move to Kenmore, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Lake Forest Park, WA 2.2 miles away Bothell, WA 2.6 miles away Brier, WA 3.2 miles away Mountlake Terrace, WA 4.0 miles away Kirkland, WA 4.2 miles away Shoreline, WA 4.6 miles away Woodinville, WA 4.7 miles away Lynnwood, WA 6.0 miles away Edmonds, WA 6.6 miles away Woodway, WA 7.0 miles away Yarrow Point, WA 7.4 miles away Hunts Point, WA 7.4 miles away