At a Glance
Median Income
$82,635
$44,617 per capita
Home Value
$258,600
Zillow: $265,450
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
205/100K
3,344/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.1%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Dent Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dent's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dent a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dent residents earn a median household income of $82,635 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,617. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dent is $258,600 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,450. Median rent is $1,101/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Dent reports 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,344/100K.
Education
41.1% of adults in Dent hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dent has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population12,097
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,936/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,635
Per Capita$44,617
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$258,600
Rent$1,101
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$265,450
Housing Units5,004
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent205/100K
Property3,344/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation724 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.1%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Dent was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.