About Kent
About Kent
scenes from Kent, Washington
The City of Kent is the fourth largest city in King County, with a culturally rich population of 86,660. It covers a geographic area of 29 square miles. Kent's population is projected to grow to 100,000 within the next few years!
Conveniently located directly between the cities of Seattle and Tacoma, Kent has several distinct neighborhoods and commercial districts within its boundaries.
Offering a pleasant climate, Kent is characteristically warm rather than hot. Majestic Mt. Rainier, rising 14,410 feet above the valley floor, can be viewed and enjoyed for its scenic beauty.
Kent offers award winning parks, excellent school systems, and a caring and efficient City Administration.
During the next ten years, Kent will become a regional banking center; have the largest concentration of King County governmental services outside of Seattle; and become the focal point for international commerce. During this transitional phase and thereafter, the City of Kent will offer a wide range of employment opportunities.