Kent

Situated in Portage County, this city of roughly 27,190 residents carries a notable renter majority, with owner-occupied homes accounting for just 42.2% of the housing stock — a figure shaped in part by the presence of a large university population. The current market shows 43 active listings, with a median home price of $245,000 and an average home size of 2,322 square feet, putting the price per square foot at $126. That combination of space and relative affordability draws buyers who might be priced out of larger Northeast Ohio markets. The median household income of $42,524 reflects a mixed economic base of students, university employees, and local workforce residents. Families with children fall within the Kent City School District. The low owner-occupancy rate means investor-owned and rental properties make up a substantial share of available inventory, which can influence both pricing dynamics and the pace of sales in any given quarter.

Market description generated from current MLS and U.S. Census data.