Living in Kenton, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kenton · Census data 2020–2024
Kenton has 7,663 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $56,033 (22% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $107,100, the median rent is $625/month.
Kenton at a glance
- Population
- 7,663
- Median age
- 41State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $56,033State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $107,100State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $625/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Kenton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kenton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kenton the median home value is $107,100, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,056 a month in housing costs.
Kenton median household income
The median household income in Kenton is $56,033 and the income per person is $34,150. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Kenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,653
- Owner-occupied
- 72.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.5%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.23
Kenton demographics
- Population
- 7,663
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 3,347
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kenton ›
Education in Kenton
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Kenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kenton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.1%
Kenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton | 7,663 | $56,033 | $107,100 | $625 |
| Mount Victory | 577 | $56,875 | $147,200 | $942 |
| Ridgeway | 224 | $56,964 | $98,400 | $1,083 |
| McGuffey | 384 | $51,250 | $77,900 | $775 |
| Dunkirk | 839 | $49,286 | $99,200 | $814 |
| Patterson | 149 | $46,917 | $70,000 | $682 |
| Dola | 126 | $27,292 | $55,000 | — |
| Belle Center | 770 | $74,500 | $151,700 | $996 |
| Forest | 1,286 | $55,938 | $112,700 | $820 |
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What is the median household income in Kenton, OH?
The median household income in Kenton is $56,033, 22% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kenton?
The median home value in Kenton is $107,100, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Kenton?
The median gross rent in Kenton is $625 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Kenton, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
What is the median age in Kenton?
The median age in Kenton is 41 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Kenton?
The average commute to work in Kenton is 22 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kenton?
The unemployment rate in Kenton is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kenton?
16.8% of adults in Kenton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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