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Kent County

#14 in Best Counties to Live in Maryland
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • County in Maryland
  • 13 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C-
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Kent County is located in Maryland with a population of 19,666. In Kent County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Kent County and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    Population
    19,666

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $237,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $938
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Kent County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      173.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      47.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      78.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      519.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      913
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      47.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      25%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      13%

    Working in Kent County

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $56,638
    National
    $55,322
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      Kent County Reviews

      13 reviews
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      Lived and worked here for 3 years. Pros: Overall it is a safe place with lots of access to water and beautiful sunsets. Cons: Very limited employment opportunities, limited housing opportunities, no amenities, very few restaurants, limited shopping, and a heroin problem. Schools are closing, the hospital has closed with a small emergency center in it's place, and the movie theater just closed along with a number of restaurants. If you weren't born and raised here, your opportunities are very limited. While Washington College brings in some liberal ideas, the county is heavily conservative.
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      It is now more of a place to settle down for retirement, the local government doesnt want change. Instead of bringing in new things that would make people want to stay they keep everything the same.
      Kent County is a gorgeous rural county with beautiful sunsets. The rivers and Chesapeake Bay make summers on the water a prime location with tourists coming in to see all of its beauty. Winters bring moderate snow fall. The Public School system has provided me with an education that allowed me to get accepted into top schools with top programs.