1 census tracts · pop 3,974 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.5/10
· range 5.5–5.5
Morning Sun is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Kent with 1 census tract and a population of 3,974 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.5/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 78% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 73% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Median gross rent of $2,288/month sits 20% higher than the Kent citywide median ($1,909).
Risk score
5.5
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Morning Sun vs KentHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority49%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport42%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About Morning Sun
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Morning Sun?
Morning Sun scores 5.5/10 (Moderate tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does Morning Sun compare to Kent overall?
Morning Sun scores 0.4 points lower than Kent overall (5.9/10). Renters spend 78% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Median rent: $2,288 vs $1,909.
Q3
What is the average rent in Morning Sun?
Median gross rent in Morning Sun is $2,288/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 78% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Morning Sun residents are renters?
18% of Morning Sun households are renter-occupied (vs 43% in Kent). The neighborhood has 3,974 residents.
Q5
Is Morning Sun a high social-vulnerability area?
Morning Sun sits in the 39th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (less vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is Morning Sun for landlords?
Morning Sun carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.5/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Kent as a whole (5.9/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Morning Sun?
Morning Sun has 3,693 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (66.3%), Hispanic / Latino (19.6%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (10.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.