At a Glance
Median Income
$71,848
$30,097 per capita
Home Value
$213,400
Zillow: $351,201
Median Rent
$1,641/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
13.7% smoking rate
How Kent Acres Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kent Acres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kent Acres a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kent Acres residents earn a median household income of $71,848 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,097. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kent Acres is $213,400 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,201. Median rent is $1,641/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
26.7% of adults in Kent Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kent Acres has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,540
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density2,988/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,848
Per Capita$30,097
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$11,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
A+
Home Value$213,400
Rent$1,641
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$351,201
Housing Units823
Rent Burden30.2%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation31 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Kent Acres was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.