Kent, OH

Living in Kent

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Bikeability 49
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Walkability 79
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 49
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 63
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Hospitals 77
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Colleges 47
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Schools 89
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Residents

30k Population +966 (2010–19)
24  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
43% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
47% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years53%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black8%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate22%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree23%

Households

Family household47%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone14%

Economy

$33k Median Household Income +$6.3k (2010–19)
70% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
70% Lived Here Last Year +10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office23%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Public transportation2%
Walked9%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$147k Median Home Value +$1.6k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$693 Median Monthly Rent +$97 (2010–19)
31% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas70%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kent

United States45
Ohio30
Akron Metro Area34
Portage County6

Property Crime in Kent

United States48
Ohio42
Akron Metro Area52
Portage County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 2 13
Feb 29 2 10
Mar 38 3 8
Apr 49 3 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 42 3 2
Dec 31 3 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kent

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding33
Tornado12
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kent, OH

Private Schools

Private Schools near Kent, OH

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Colleges

Colleges near Kent, OH

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Hiram College
16 miles, NE
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Walsh University
19 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Kent, OH

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Summa Health System
9 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Kent, OH

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