Kent, OH
Living in Kent
Bikeability49
Walkability79
Commute76
Public Transit49
Affordability88
Public Safety88
Airports63
Hospitals77
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
30kPopulation+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
$33kMedian 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
$147kMedian Home Value+$1.6k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$693Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kent, OH
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kent, OH
St Patrick Elementary School
1 miles, N
Ksu Child Development Center
1 miles, E
Holy Family Grade School
4 miles, W
Tallmadge Kiddie Kollege / Fact Academy
5 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Kent, OH
Kent State University at Kent
1 miles, E
University of Akron Main Campus
9 miles, SW
Hiram College
16 miles, NE
Walsh University
19 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kent, OH
Western Reserve Hospital
8 miles, W
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
9 miles, SW
Summa Health System
9 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Kent, OH
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
17 miles, S
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
31 miles, NW
Pittsburgh International Airport
74 miles, SE
Erie International Airport-Tom Ridge Field
89 miles, NE