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Kettering, Ohio

Introduction to Kettering, Ohio

Kettering, Ohio, in Montgomery county, is 39 miles NE of Cincinnati, Ohio. It's a suburb of Dayton. Kettering Medical Center, Reynolds and Reynolds, GE Money and Intimate Brands are some of the major employers. Kettering is home to the division headquarters of the Berry Company, which is a major publisher of the Yellow Pages. The Wright Patterson Air Force Base employs a large number of Kettering's residents. The municipality is situated in a moderate climate area. Agriculture is prominent in the region.

Kettering History

In 1798 John Patterson became the first settler in the area. In 1841 the Van Buren Township was established. In 1952 the named was changed to the Village of Kettering, in tribute to Charles F. Kettering who invented the automobile self-starter. The population experienced a significant decline from 1970 to 1980. The region lost a large number of jobs in the 1980's at General Motors facilities.

Kettering Attractions

  • The Fraze Pavilion is a prominent outdoor entertainment location and provides summer concerts by the Dayton Philharmonic.
  • The James S. Trent Arena provides concerts and sports events and is located at Fairmont High School.
  • Rosewood Arts Center features art classes, a variety of exhibits and the popular Art on the Commons Festival.
  • Kettering Children's Theatre.
  • Polen Farm.
  • Kettering Ice Arena.

Kettering Activities

The city contains a large number of parks for recreational activities. The Kettering Recreation Complex is a notable venue. Golf enthusiasts enjoy the numerous courses in the region. Nearby Dayton offers a wide variety of activities and entertainment.

Kettering Higher Education

The University of Dayton and Wright State University are nearby.

High Points

Kettering strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Kettering Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%Kettering Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%Kettering College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Kettering, OH

Comparing Kettering to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men89
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population35
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use48
Walking and Biking to Work37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Rents73
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime94
Low Property Crime64
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