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Kettering, OH


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Kettering, Ohio

Kettering, Ohio, in Montgomery county, is 39 miles NE of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Dayton - Springfield metropolitan area. Kettering contains a population of approximately 57,502.

The People and Families of Kettering

In Kettering, about 56% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Kettering, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kettering had a median family income of $55,849. Interestingly, lots of people in Kettering have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Kettering favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $26,003. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Kettering Housing

Kettering has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 67% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Ohio, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Kettering, 94% of commuters drive to work.

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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