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Kendall, WA
Census-designated place in Whatcom County, Washington.
Population
657
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
239
ZIP codes
0
Kendall and its ZIP codes
Kendall at a glance
- Kendall is about 2 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $338,900 (40% below Washington).
Local data for Kendall, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kendall, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
23.0%
Median home value
$338,900
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
40.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (125), Irish Americans (113), French Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whatcom County. PPP loans are for Kendall.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,434
93,720 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,622
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $7,063 per person
How people get to work
Kendall, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.4%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 40.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kendall, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
21
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
1,497
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / 32°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kendall, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.7%
U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Kendall
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Maple FallsCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Peaceful ValleyCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.5 |
| DemingCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2.8 |
| SumasCity | 8.4 mi | 1.5 |
| GlacierCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.7 |
| NooksackCity | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| EversonCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| AcmeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| LyndenCity | 15 mi | 5.5 |
| Sudden ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.3 |
| GenevaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| BellinghamCity | 19 mi | 28.2 |
| Marietta-AlderwoodCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.8 |
| FerndaleCity | 22 mi | 7.2 |
| AlgerCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.6 |
| CusterCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kendall, WA in?
- Kendall is in Whatcom County, Washington.
- What is the population of Kendall, WA?
- About 657 people live in Kendall, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kendall?
- Nearby places include Maple Falls (1.4 mi), Peaceful Valley (2.4 mi), Deming (7.7 mi), Sumas (8.4 mi), Glacier (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023