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Kent
  • Town in Connecticut
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Kent

  • A minus
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Connecticut
  • 1 review
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      unavailable
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Kent is a town in Connecticut with a population of 2,970. Kent is in Litchfield County and is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. Living in Kent offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Kent there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. Many retirees live in Kent and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Kent are highly rated.
    Population
    2,970
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $410,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $898
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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    Crime & Safety

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

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      5%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      25%
    • 65+ years
      27%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Kent

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $89,348
    National
    $69,021
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