Housing Market in Kent
Kent's housing market runs comparatively affordable, with a real, disclosed spread across sources between listing and sale prices.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed price spread
Zillow's typical home value ran approximately $217,482 (up 3.9% YoY), while a separately-cited median SALE price ran $285,000 (June 2026) and a separately-cited median LISTING price ran $264,000 (July 2026).
A student-driven, seasonal demand pattern
With KSU's 24,719-student Kent-campus enrollment shaping local housing and rental demand, Kent's real estate market carries genuine seasonal patterns tied to the academic calendar.
Confirm current, specific comparables
Given the real, disclosed spread across sources, confirm current, address-specific comparables directly with a local agent before finalizing any target property.
Key takeaways
- Kent home prices carry a real, disclosed spread ($217,482-$285,000) across cited sources and methodologies.
- KSU's large student population creates genuine, seasonal housing-demand patterns tied to the academic calendar.
- Confirm current, specific comparables directly with a local agent given the real spread across sources.
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