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Kent, OH

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Kent.

Population: 42,870 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Kent, OH is $252,580 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $275,000 after a median 17 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,579/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$252,580

Typical home value

+4.6%

1-year change

17

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$252,580
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+16.5%
5-year appreciation
+29.8%
10-year appreciation
+78.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$252,580
House Price Index (state)
365.7 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$275,000
Median list price
$260,000
Median price per sqft
$177
1-year sale-price change
+1.8%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
123
For-sale inventory
88
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
54
1-year forecast
+3.4%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
39

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,579/mo
1-year rent change
+8.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$886/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$952/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,231/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,474/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,618/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
Kent City, Field Local
Schools include
Davey Elementary School, Holden Elementary School, Longcoy Elementary School, Theodore Roosevelt High School, Walls Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Industrial Excess Landfill (11.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.1 in
Annual snowfall
45.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
190
Days with Moderate air quality
53
Highest AQI recorded (year)
150

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,966
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,460

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (14 mi)
National parks include
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, First Ladies National Historic Site, James A Garfield National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
45
Nearest airport
Stoney's Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Akron Fulton International Airport (AKC) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
48
Hospitals include
UNION HOSPITAL, LOUIS STOKES CLEVELAND VA MEDICAL CENTER, UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
61
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+93 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1974
Housing built before 1970
41.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,283
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
74.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
46,406
Average weekly wage
$1,151
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
205

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

KentState medianUS median
Typical home value$252,580$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$275,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market17 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,579/mo$1,387/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,283$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Kent, OH?
$252,580.
What is the median sale price in Kent, OH?
$275,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Kent, OH?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in Kent, OH?
Typical rent: $1,579/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kent, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Kent, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kent, OH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kent, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kent, OH?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Kent, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kent, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kent, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Kent

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