Kettering, Ohio

Ohio community balancing growth and livability

Midwest Dayton-Kettering, OH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

84

B

out of 100

Overview

Kettering is an Ohio city with a population of approximately 56,876, part of the Dayton-Kettering, OH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $247,857. Median household income is $69,818.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 56,876 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $247,857 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $69,818 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.8 minutes
  • Part of the Dayton-Kettering, OH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

56,876

Source: Census ACS

$247,857

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$69,818

Source: Census ACS

19.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

41

Source: Walk Score

91 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Montgomery County (county-level results)

50%
49%
Democrat 126,767
Republican 125,566
Leans Even

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 82.9/100

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

Income vs Housing 77.6/100

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

Commute Time 73.4/100

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

Crime 95/100

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 50.7/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 84

Location

Kettering, OH (39.6895, -84.1688)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

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