salaryRent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. It is a highly educated city: 61.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $99,400 a year. That is $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Washington. It is number 149 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kenmore?
Share of households by yearly income. 54.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kenmore
| Size | Kenmore | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,737 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,827 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,337 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,810 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,135 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kenmore overall?
Everyday prices in Washington overall are 7% above the U.S. average (index 107.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Kenmore, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kenmore
Life in Kenmore
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kenmore?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,904 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $920,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $92,080 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kenmore, WA?
Renting in Kenmore costs a median of about $2,485 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Kenmore?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $99,400 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kenmore cheap or expensive?
Kenmore is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.8% of the typical household income of $150,735. It ranks 149th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kenmore?
The median homeowner in Kenmore pays $8,271 a year in property taxes, about 0.90% of the median home value.
Is Kenmore more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Washington are 7% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Kenmore?
The median home value in Kenmore is $920,800, about 6.1 times the typical yearly household income.
23,741 people live in Kenmore. Numbers are typical (middle) values.