Kent, Ohio
Among the top 9% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 24% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 27% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 54% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 46% of US places
- top 15% for natural disaster risk
- top 18% for comfortable days
- bottom 3% for sunny days
Kent is a mid-size city in Ohio with about 27,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include natural disaster risk, comfortable days, and airport distance. It rates lower on air quality and sunny days.
Official websitekentohio.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in2.5 in
humid 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$38k9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 64% of US places
Home Value$201k61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$898better than 52% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 45% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.61%better than 21% of US places
Income Tax5.50%better than 40% of US places
State 3.50% + Local 2.00%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US places
Estimated total tax burden16.49%better than 13% of US places
Unemployment10.7%better than 12% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.3 in52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall45.0 inbetter than 17% of US places
Sunny Days163 daysbetter than 3% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 64% of US places
Comfortable Days97 daysbetter than 82% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk36.0better than 85% of US places
Air Quality55 AQIbetter than 4% of US places
School Quality84.3better than 78% of US places
Violent Crime700/100kbetter than 52% of US places
Property Crime1187/100kbetter than 41% of US places
Community
Population27,33695th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age23.83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3366th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8726th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1338th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)80.2%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)8.1%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.8%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.2%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.7%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 77% of US places
Walkability8.1/20better than 74% of US places
Airport Distance32 mibetter than 80% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.1%better than 39% of US places
Amenities Nearby72.43better than 48% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 61% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kent an affordable place to live?
- Kent is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 64% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Kent?
- The median home value in Kent is $201k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Kent?
- Median household income in Kent is $38k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Kent?
- Median gross rent in Kent is $898 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Kent safe?
- Kent is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 700/100k (better than 52%). Property crime is 1187/100k.
- What is the weather like in Kent?
- Kent averages 74°F in July and 29°F in January, with 42.3 in of annual precipitation and about 163 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Kent?
- Public-school quality in Kent is above average, scoring better than 78% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Kent?
- The average one-way commute in Kent is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)