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North Park

North Park

$504,982 Average Value

A quiet residential community just north of downtown Kent

North Park holds space for residents who want to live outside downtown Kent without the noise and chaos of living at the city center. The predominantly residential neighborhood makes it easy to shop, dine and play just a short distance from home.

Modestly priced homes in North Park's residential areas

North Park’s midcentury modern, cottage and ranch-style properties tend to cost anywhere from $342,000 to $550,000. Homes typically sit on the market for 22 days before they sell. The CAP Index gives North Park a score of 6, which is slightly above the national average of 4.

Unique local parks in the neighborhood

Attractive parks and fun recreation opportunities are aplenty in North Park. Rosebed Park is the city of Kent’s first and oldest park and its rose bushes come to life with beautiful blooms in the warmer months. Commons Neighborhood Park includes a community garden. Kiwanis Tot Park #2 provides a small space for the younger kids to play. Kent Memorial Park is popular for leisure sports such as baseball, softball and wiffle ball. Kherson Park features a cute space theme with NASA-inspired play structure, a life-size astronaut statue and a moon mural. For indoor exercise and recreation, the nearby Kent Commons Community Center has racquetball courts, a weight room and two differently sized gyms. Kent Bowl is the closest spot in town to play a game of bowling.

Places to eat and shop near North Park

Because North Park is an exclusively residential neighborhood, shopping and dining needs require a short trip south to the downtown commercial district. This is where diners can enjoy meals at spots like . Sweet treats are sold by the piece or the box at See’s Candies and . Safeway, Public Halal Market and Hong Kong Market cover a variety of grocery needs. The Kent Station shopping center includes more shops and restaurants as well as a movie theater. It also pulls double duty as an event venue, with past activities including a school supply drive and a Valentine’s Day Date Night.

Attending Kent public schools and Green River Community College

Students are zoned for the Kent School District. This includes Park Orchard Elementary School, which was rated C-plus by Niche, and Mill Creek Middle School holds a C-grade. Kent-Meridian High School earns a B-minus and features a Highly Capable program that provides exceptionally rigorous courses. Green River Community College has a campus in Kent right by North Park. With a smaller space than its main campus in Auburn, students can enjoy a friendly academic experience as they pursue higher education.

Local attractions plus citywide events in Kent

In March, the Kent Cider and Ale Trail sees the local businesses host cideries and breweries. The accesso ShoWare Center is home to hockey team Seattle Thunderbirds and indoor soccer team Tacoma Stars. It also serves as a venue for events like live concerts and the Kent International Festival.

Public transit

State Route 167 runs along the edge of North Park. Public bus stops line many of the neighborhood streets, including the busy W James Street. The Kent Rail Station offers train service. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport can be reached in about 17 minutes.

Crime

First Street data suggests moderate levels of risk for flooding and heat while air quality is a severe level.

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Schools

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Transit

Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International

19 min drive

Bus

W James St & 4th Ave N

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime North Park US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 7 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
210
Median Year Built
1952
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,292
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,569
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,016
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,181
Median Age
37
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$79,567
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,101

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
80.5%
College Graduates
11.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6%
% Population in Labor Force
51.1%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
2''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

51 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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