At a Glance
Median Income
$74,375
$27,109 per capita
Home Value
$134,100
Zillow: $324,017
Median Rent
$325/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
94/100K
1,973/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Kent City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kent City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kent City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kent City residents earn a median household income of $74,375 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,109. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,705 business establishments, including 1,419 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kent City is $134,100 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,017. Median rent is $325/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Kent City reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,973/100K.
Education
11.1% of adults in Kent City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kent City has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population1,218
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density909/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,375
Per Capita$27,109
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$60,316M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,100
Rent$325
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$324,017
Housing Units501
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent94/100K
Property1,973/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,630/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation838 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries31
Did You Know?
The median home in Kent City was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 1,419 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.