At a Glance
Median Income
$124,036
$61,162 per capita
Home Value
$416,500
Zillow: $416,889
Median Rent
$2,285/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.0%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
8.4% smoking rate
How Kettering Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kettering's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kettering a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kettering residents earn a median household income of $124,036 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,162. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kettering is $416,500 , 48% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $416,889. Median rent is $2,285/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
41.0% of adults in Kettering hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kettering has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population13,866
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density2,526/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born16.9%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$124,036
Per Capita$61,162
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A+
Home Value$416,500
Rent$2,285
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$416,889
Housing Units6,011
Rent Burden24.1%
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation124 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.0%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+21.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute37 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Kettering was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
16.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.