Kent, Ohio

Small Ohio city with local appeal

Midwest Akron, OH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

76.4

C

out of 100

Overview

Kent is an Ohio city with a population of approximately 27,601, part of the Akron, OH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $253,734. Median household income is $37,505.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 27,601 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $253,734 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $37,505 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 21.7 minutes
  • Part of the Akron, OH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

27,601

Source: Census ACS

$253,734

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$37,505

Source: Census ACS

21.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

41

Source: Walk Score

92 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Portage County (county-level results)

42%
57%
Democrat 34,759
Republican 47,681
Leans R+15.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 81/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 40.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 67.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 41/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 39.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 76.4

Location

Kent, OH (41.1449, -81.3498)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.