Housing & Real Estate — Kent, Ohio
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 12,796 |
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| Occupied | 10,180 |
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| Vacant | 2,616 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 4,292 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 5,888 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $219,900 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$243,000 |
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| Median Rent | $983/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $3,463/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 27.5% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 55.0% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,296 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 957 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,097 |
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| Built before 1960 | 3,842 |
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| Median Year Built | 1970 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
