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Kent County
  • County in Delaware

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Housing
    grade C+
  3. Nightlife
    grade B+
  4. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  5. Diversity
    grade A
  6. Jobs
    grade B minus
  7. Weather
    grade B minus
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  11. Commute
    grade B

editorial

Kent County is located in Delaware with a population of 180,078. In Kent County, most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Kent County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Kent County are above average.

About

Population
180,078

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$238,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,150
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    30%
  • Own
    70%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    462.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    6.1
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    36.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    95.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    208.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    3,263.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    115.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    17%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11%
    national  11%

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