Buying Property in Kent as a Foreigner
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Kent aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Kent, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvista Lake MeridianHood | $749,777 | 3.8% | 55 | 40 | 57 |
| Arbor VillageHood | $647,283 | 3.6% | 60 | 28 | 57 |
| Avalon CourtHood | $749,777 | 3.8% | 55 | 40 | 57 |
| CambridgeHood | $549,837 | 4.2% | 51 | 25 | 33 |
| Cobblestone LaneHood | $666,302 | 3.9% | 60 | 30 | 57 |
| Copper RidgeHood | $666,302 | 3.9% | 55 | 30 | 57 |
| CountrysideHood | $749,777 | 3.8% | 55 | 40 | 57 |
| DowntownHood | $549,837 | 4.2% | 61 | 25 | 57 |
| East PointeHood | $666,302 | 3.9% | 60 | 30 | 57 |
| Erin GladeHood | $647,283 | 3.6% | 40 | 28 | 57 |
| Farrington CourtHood | $647,283 | 3.6% | 69 | 28 | 57 |
| Fern CrestHood | $749,777 | 3.8% | 60 | 40 | 57 |
| Fox CreekHood | $647,283 | 3.6% | 40 | 28 | 57 |
| Hampton EastHood | $647,283 | 3.6% | 51 | 28 | 57 |
| Heather GlenHood | $749,777 | 3.8% | 55 | 40 | 57 |
| Highland CrossingHood | $647,283 | 3.6% | 51 | 28 | 57 |
| Hillshire TerraceHood | $666,302 | 3.9% | 46 | 30 | 57 |
| Irwin ParkHood | $647,283 | 3.6% | 51 | 28 | 57 |
| Kensington HeightsHood | $749,777 | 3.8% | 55 | 40 | 57 |
| Kent MeadowsHood | $647,283 | 3.6% | 60 | 28 | 57 |
| Lake RidgeHood | $749,777 | 3.8% | 55 | 40 | 57 |
| Maple Lane CourtHood | $647,283 | 3.6% | 63 | 28 | 57 |
| Meridian ForestHood | $749,777 | 3.8% | 60 | 40 | 57 |
| Meridian GardensHood | $666,302 | 3.9% | 51 | 30 | 57 |
| Meridian Valley Country ClubHood | $749,777 | 3.8% | 55 | 40 | 57 |
| Meridian VillageHood | $749,777 | 3.8% | 55 | 40 | 57 |
| MidwayHood | $549,837 | 4.2% | 46 | 25 | 26 |
| Millcreek VistaHood | $647,283 | 3.6% | 69 | 28 | 57 |
| Misty MeadowsHood | $666,302 | 3.9% | 60 | 30 | 57 |
| Morning SunHood | $749,777 | 3.8% | 55 | 40 | 57 |
| Nature TrailsHood | $749,777 | 3.8% | 55 | 40 | 57 |
| Penny LaneHood | $749,777 | 3.8% | 55 | 40 | 57 |
| Red Hill PinesHood | $647,283 | 3.6% | 46 | 28 | 57 |
| RegettaHood | $647,283 | 3.6% | 40 | 28 | 57 |
| Selbourne LaneHood | $647,283 | 3.6% | 51 | 28 | 57 |
| Seven Oaks EastHood | $647,283 | 3.6% | 49 | 28 | 57 |
| Shadowbrook RidgeHood | $666,302 | 3.9% | 60 | 30 | 57 |
| Stafford SuitesHood | $647,283 | 3.6% | 61 | 28 | 57 |
| Star LakeHood | $549,837 | 4.2% | 65 | 25 | 57 |
| Star Lake CrossingHood | $549,837 | 4.2% | 51 | 25 | 33 |
| Stillwater GreenHood | $647,283 | 3.6% | 44 | 28 | 57 |
| StonepineHood | $549,837 | 4.2% | 55 | 25 | 57 |
| Sunrise MeadowsHood | $647,283 | 3.6% | 51 | 28 | 57 |
| Tahoma VistaHood | $749,777 | 3.8% | 55 | 40 | 57 |
| The Madison at RidgegateHood | $647,283 | 3.6% | 46 | 28 | 57 |
| Theresa TerraceHood | $647,283 | 3.6% | 51 | 28 | 57 |
| Valley Mobile ManorHood | $549,837 | 4.2% | 69 | 25 | 57 |
| View RidgeHood | $749,777 | 3.8% | 55 | 40 | 57 |
| White Horse CrossingHood | $647,283 | 3.6% | 51 | 28 | 57 |
| Wildwood EstatesHood | $749,777 | 3.8% | 60 | 40 | 57 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.9 | 3.3 | -13.0% |
| 2023 | 32.5 | 3.6 | -12.5% |
| 2022 | 37.5 | 3.8 | +11.9% |
| 2021 |
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| 33.7 |
| 3.4 |
| +12.1% |
| 2020 | 30.3 | 2.9 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 30.3 | 3.0 | — |
