Kenton, DE

Full City Profile · Delaware · Kent County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
362 Population 2,011/sq mi density
$52,589 Median Income $13,706 per capita
$219,500 Home Value $397,706 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
476 Violent Crime/100K 953 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$52,589 median income, unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$219,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
476 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Kenton, DE

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,589
30% below
$13,706 per capita
Home Value
$219,500
22% below
Zillow: $397,706
Violent Crime
476/100K
25% above
953/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
5% above
86.2% high school+
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Kenton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kenton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
78%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
105%
Crime
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kenton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kenton residents earn a median household income of $52,589 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,706. 0.0% 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 Kenton is $219,500 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $397,706. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.

Safety & Crime

Kenton reports 476 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 953/100K.

Education

35.4% of adults in Kenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kenton 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

Population362
Median Age14.1 yrs
Density2,011/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,589
Per Capita$13,706
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

A
Home Value$219,500
Rent
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$397,706
Housing Units110
Rent Burden31.9%

Crime

F
Violent476/100K
Property953/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,078/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation62 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Kenton was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.9% 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.