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Measure KentWashington, United States Remove Kent GreshamOregon, United States Remove Gresham
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.4 6.6
Connector Score 7.4 8.9
Safety — 7.0
Affordability 3.5 4.7
Transportation 6.5 10.0
Car-free friendliness 4.0 7.0
Walkability 5.0 5.0
Things to do 5.5 5.4
Food & dining 5.8 5.7
Places to stay 6.0 5.9
Nature & outdoors 3.5 6.5
Scenic value 4.0 6.0
Family friendliness 4.7 4.4
Solo-traveler friendliness 4.9 5.2
Nightlife 4.8 4.7
Remote-work friendliness 5.2 5.4
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 1.0 7.8
Bus-trip convenience 1.5 7.1
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $135 $130
Mid-range $193 $188
Luxury $325 $320
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 130 118
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,800 $1,600
Median home price $649,600 $458,700
Population 135K 112K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Airport Drive Train Bus Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Kent — 3 h 5 min details
Character
Best for — Car-free travel, History, Skiing
Known for Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping
When to go Peak: June to September and cruise-season wee… Peak: June to September

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