At a Glance
Median Income
$42,524
$28,307 per capita
Home Value
$210,700
Zillow: $238,220
Median Rent
$983/mo
39.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
101/100K
1,321/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.6%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Kent Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kent's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kent 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 residents earn a median household income of $42,524 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,307. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,770 business establishments, including 327 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kent is $210,700 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,220. Median rent is $983/month, with 39.0% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Kent reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,321/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
46.6% of adults in Kent hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kent has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population27,190
Median Age24.2 yrs
Density2,865/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,524
Per Capita$28,307
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$8,793M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,109
Housing
B+
Home Value$210,700
Rent$983
Ownership42.2%
Zillow$238,220
Housing Units12,963
Rent Burden39.0%
Crime
F
Violent101/100K
Property1,321/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault64/100K
Burglary218/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,136/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,044 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.6%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+23.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Kent was founded in 1805.
The median home in Kent was built in 1970.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Akron Fulton International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 327 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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