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Kettering, MD Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Benjamin Jones

Kettering vs Los Angeles -which is better?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Worth the trade-offs? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly...

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Ezekiel Hill

Planning a move to Kettering -neighborhoods?

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $416,500, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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David Robinson

Kettering job market vs Cleveland

Been meaning to ask this. My partner and I are The median home value here is around $416,500, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $124,036, which feels pretty solid for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Let me...

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Isabelle Peterson

Weekend activities in Kettering?

Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2010. Household incomes average around $124,036 in Kettering. Poverty rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $416,500, which is pretty steep. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the...

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Isabelle Peterson

Most overrated things about Kettering

Hello, Been living here since 2019. Household incomes average around $124,036 in Kettering. Median household income is $124,036, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Kettering sits at 176.3 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growin...

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David Robinson

Kettering housing prices -when will it stop?

Hey folks, My partner and I are It's a a small town city with about 13,866 people. Median household income is $124,036, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $416,500, which is pretty steep. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for fa...

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Isabelle Peterson

Is Kettering worth moving to in 2026?

I've been here for 13 years and Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $2,285 for rent here. Median household income is $124,036, which feels pretty solid for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. Is this normal for Kettering? Traffi...

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Ezekiel Hill

First time home buyer in Kettering

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. With a population of 13,866, Kettering is a small town. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The w...

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David Robinson

Biggest downsides of living in Kettering?

I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $2,285/month for a decent place. With a population of 13,866, Kettering is a small town. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Has anyone dealt wi...

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David Robinson

Moving to Kettering for work -advice?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Raleigh and Poverty rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $2,285 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Kettering sits at 176.3 per 100K. Cost of living is def...

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