How are homes heated in Kent, WA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Kent, used by 56.1% (±2.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.0% heat with utility gas.
0.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 40.0% (±2.0 points)
- Electricity
- 56.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.4%
Heating fuel in Kent
| Fuel used most | Kent | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.0% (±2.0 points) | 39.9% | 33.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.4% (±0.2 points) | 2.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 56.1% (±2.1 points) | 54.5% | 58.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.5% (±0.5 points) | 1.4% | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% (±0.4 points) | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In Kent, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in King County (2.2%).
It is also lower than in Washington (1.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Kent, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from King County (54.5%).
It is also lower than in Washington (58.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Kent
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | — | 56.1% (±2.1 points) | — |
| Lakeland North | 4.8 mi | 38.6% (±7.6 points) | Lower |
| Des Moines | 4.9 mi | 54.1% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairwood (King County) | 5.2 mi | 37.2% (±4.6 points) | Lower |
| Covington | 5.3 mi | 36.4% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| SeaTac | 5.5 mi | 65.8% (±4.3 points) | Higher |
| Auburn | 5.8 mi | 56.1% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shadow Lake | 6.3 mi | 40.1% (±12.6 points) | Lower |
| Lake Morton-Berrydale | 6.4 mi | 46.1% (±5.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lakeland North, WA (38.6%), Fairwood (King County), WA (37.2%), Covington, WA (36.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: SeaTac, WA (65.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across King County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 35 (tie) | Bellevue | 0.6% (±0.2 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Boulevard Park | 0.6% (±1.1 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Federal Way | 0.6% (±0.2 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Union Hill-Novelty Hill | 0.6% (±0.6 points) |
| 39 | Kirkland | 0.5% (±0.3 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Issaquah | 0.4% (±0.4 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Kent | 0.4% (±0.2 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Newcastle | 0.4% (±0.4 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Redmond | 0.4% (±0.3 points) |
| 44 (tie) | Sammamish | 0.3% (±0.2 points) |
| 44 (tie) | Woodinville | 0.3% (±0.4 points) |
| 46 | Cottage Lake | 0.2% (±0.3 points) |
| 47 (tie) | Algona | 0.0% (±4.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Kent
What is the most common way to heat a home in Kent?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Kent, used by 56.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Kent heat with oil?
0.4% (±0.2 points) of occupied homes in Kent use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Kent have electric heat?
56.1% (±2.1 points) of occupied homes in Kent heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Kent city, Washington (place:35415, in state:53).
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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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