At a Glance
Median Income
$71,619
$42,217 per capita
Home Value
$192,500
Zillow: $239,030
Median Rent
$983/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
102/100K
1,444/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.1%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kettering residents earn a median household income of $71,619 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,217. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,276 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kettering is $192,500 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,030. Median rent is $983/month, with 27.4% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Kettering reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,444/100K. The murder rate is 1.8/100K.
Education
41.1% of adults in Kettering hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kettering has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population57,442
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density3,068/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,619
Per Capita$42,217
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,500
Rent$983
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$239,030
Housing Units27,764
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent102/100K
Property1,444/100K
Murder1.8/100K
Assault27/100K
Burglary253/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,141/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,010 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.1%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries27
Did You Know?
Kettering was founded in 1955.
The median home in Kettering was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.
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