What is the housing market like in Kent, OH?

The median listing price in Kent is $263,850. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026

How is the commute from Kent, OH?

Approximate drive to downtown Akron: ~25 minutes via State Route 43 (no-traffic estimate; read September 24, 2026).

Which school district serves Kent, OH?

Kent is served by Kent City School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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About Kent

Kent is a Portage County city and college town, home to Kent State University (~26,000 students), with a revitalized downtown along the Cuyahoga River. Realtor.com median listing price: $263,850 (September 2026 data, read September 24, 2026).

20070518 22 Franklin Ave., Kent, OhioPhoto: David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA · CC BY 2.0

Color postcard of the water works plant at Kent.Photo: uncredited · Public domain

A view of the Cuyahoga River where Captain Samuel Brady reportedly jumped 21 feet across the river to avoid a band of Indians in 1780.Photo: uncredited · Public domain

Home prices in Kent

The median listing price in Kent is $263,850.

Top places in Kent

Kent State University campus
Downtown Kent
Kent Free Library and the historic downtown district.
Towner's Woods and the Portage Hike & Bike Trail.

Commuting from Kent

Approximate drive to downtown Akron: ~25 minutes via State Route 43 (no-traffic estimate; read September 24, 2026).

Schools in Kent

Public schools: Kent City School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Kent FAQs

What is the housing market like in Kent, OH?
The median listing price in Kent is $263,850. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
How is the commute from Kent, OH?
Approximate drive to downtown Akron: ~25 minutes via State Route 43 (no-traffic estimate; read September 24, 2026).
Which school district serves Kent, OH?
Kent is served by Kent City School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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Schools

Kent City School District — NCES district profile

Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.

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