Suburb
Kent
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Suburb of Cleveland, OH
- Rating 4.03 out of 5 156 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A minus
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade C minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$146,700
National
$217,500Median Rent
$801
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Kent 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
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault63.8national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape10.1national 40.7
- Robbery26.9national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary218.4national 500.1
- Theft1,058.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft43.7national 284
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Working in Kent
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$32,993
National
$62,843Places to Work in Kent
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Kent Reviews
Rating 4.03 out of 5 156 reviews
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There are many things to like about Kent. I think the one thing that catches everyone's eye, or that most people have heard of, is Kent State University. They are upgrading and expanding their campus, which gives everyone an opportunity to explore what they have to offer by taking classes there, or simply walking around their campus. Downtown Kent is what I think keeps the college life alive. You have almost everything you need, ranging from grocery stores, gyms, and fast and healthy dining out options. I think Kent can fit almost anyone's category of living, whether it be the city life or a simple suburban life. The diversity that comes with Kent matches with no other surrounding city, and I believe everyone embraces that. I always recommend Kent to anyone who is thinking about visiting or going to college here. There is always something going on in Kent, especially downtown, so there is no getting bored for students or current residents.
We downsized & moved to Kent four years ago. The feeling of community is one of the special parts of living in Kent. Every Saturday in the warmer months, there is a wonderful Farmers’ Market, activities & events at Kent State U. are readily available, dozens of restaurants of all varieties are located in and near Downtown Kent. There are almost weekly events & concerts in Downtown Kent throughout the year. People are friendly and welcoming. We love living here.
Kent is the perfect little city for just about everything. We house Kent State University, which is an amazingly diverse university with some of the best ratings in the state. Our downtown area is full of local businesses and restaurants as well as a few chain restaurants. Not to mention the gorgeous scenery. Kent has numerous parks as well as beautiful trees scattered across the entire city. We’re even lucky enough to have the Cuyahoga River flowing right through our little city. As a college town, our nightlife is pretty busy. The restaurants are packed and there’s plenty of places to spend your time. Some of my favorites include going bowling at one of our three bowling alleys, going skating at our ice arena, or watching a movie at our sit down theater or even our drive in. There are so many things to do in our little town and it’s always fun to walk around and explore the city. It’s the perfect town for just about everyone.