Livability Score

88
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (16) A+
Tree City Coffee
Coffee Shop
Scribbles Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Bent Tree Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Cleveland Bagel Co
Coffee Shop
snackshop
Coffee Shop
Deltasig Cafe
Coffee Shop
Food 4 Thought
Coffee Shop
Jazzman's
Coffee Shop
HA!TEA Bubble Tea House
Coffee Shop
The Bean Scene at Olson
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jazzman's Cyber Cafe
Coffee Shop
Prentice Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Bean Scene
Coffee Shop
Eastway Cafe
Coffee Shop
Jazzman's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
StowNut Donut & Diner
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (47) A+
Kent Canadian Club
Nightclub
The Kent Stage
Theatre Arts
Tappenden Fluorescent Mineral Collection
Museum
Professor Edwin S. Gould Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
JMC Alumni Hall of Fame
Museum
Memorial Gateway
Attraction
Kent State University Museum
Museum
Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Kent Plaza Theaters
Cinema
Spark Innovation Studios
Attraction
Auditorium
Theatre Arts
The Payto Student Gallery
Art Gallery
The Crawford Gallery
Art Gallery
School of Art Collection Room
Art Gallery
School of Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Center for the Visual Arts
Theatre Arts
Kent Lanes
Bowling Alley
School of Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Art Building
Theatre Arts
Uumbaji Gallery
Art Gallery
African Community Theatre
Theatre Arts
Varsity "K" Athletic Hall of Fame
Museum
John and Joyce Farrel Athletic All American Gallery
Museum
Distinguished Alumnus
Museum
May 4th Visitors Center
Museum
Food and Drink (51) A+
Panini's
Bar
Venice Cafe
Bar
Dominick's
Bar
157 Lounge
Bar
Water Street Tavern and Cajun Dave's
Bar
Firefly Hookah Lounge
Bar
The Loft
Bar
The Zephyr
Bar
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Bell Tower Brewing Co.
Bar
Secret Cellar
Bar
EuroGyro
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
101 Bottles of Beer on the Wall
Bar
Penn Station
Fast Food
Stahl's Bakery Delicatessen
Deli
Papa John's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Katie's Korner Ice Cream
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Fitness (11) A+
Kent Recreation Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Cohn Jewish Student Center
Community Centre
Luther House
Community Centre
Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center
Community Centre
Student Multicultural Center
Community Centre
LGBTQ+ Center
Community Centre
Student Center
Community Centre
RathskeLLer
Community Centre
Williamson Alumni Center
Community Centre
Women's Center
Community Centre
Christian Life Center
Community Centre
Curves
Gym
Groceries (7) B
Kent International Home Markets
Grocery Store
Kent Natural Foods Co-Op
Health Food
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Marc's
Grocery Store
Munchies Market
Grocery Store
Eastway Market
Grocery Store
ACME
Grocery Store
Discount Drug Mart
Grocery Store
China Garden Asian Market
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Beckwith Orchards
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Discount Drug Mart
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Brimfield Bread Oven
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (44) A+
John Brown Tannery Park
Park
Kramer Field Ball Field Complex
Park
Fred Fuller Park
Park
Dan Smith Community Park
Park
Home Savings Park
Park
Fred Fuller Park
Park
Poetry Park
Park
Beck Family Memorial Gardens
Park
Kent State Commons
Park
Plum Creek Park
Park
Student Green
Park
Marion C. and William B. Risman Plaza
Park
Chadwick Park
Park
Presidential Grove
Park
Highland Park
Park
Yacavona Park
Park
Al Lease Park
Park
Allerton Sport and Adventure Complex
Park
Fishcreek Park
Park
River Bend Park
Park
John Davey Arboretum
Park
Chase Park
Park
Partridge Park
Park
play equipment area at "The Red Park"
Playground
Lake Run Park
Park
Shops (46) A+
Sandy's Grooming
Pets
Rush
Beauty
UniversiTees
Clothing
Carnaby Street Styles
Clothing
Sue Nelson Designs
Interior Decoration
Rodney Complete Bookstore
Books
Last Exit Books of Kent
Books
Flashers Cleaners
Clothing
The Works
Gift Shop
Silver and Scents
Gift Shop
Off The Wagon
Toys
Standing Rock Jewelers
Fashion
Empire
Gift Shop
McKay Bricker Framing
Gift Shop
Vision Source
Optician
Family Dollar
Discount Store
The Greek Shop
Clothing
Campus Book and Supply
Books
Puff N' Stuff
Discount Store
TechStyleLab
Clothing
Dollar General
Discount Store
University Plaza
Mall
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Hutch Pet Shop
Pets
Kent Cycle
Bicycle
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Kent.
Public Transit Stops (67)
Stops & Stations A+
Water and Erie Northbound
Bus Stop
Water and Erie Southbound
Bus Stop
Main and River Eastbound
Bus Stop
Main and River Westbound
Bus Stop
Main and Mantua Eastbound
Bus Stop
Main and Mantua Westbound
Bus Stop
Main and Water Eastbound
Bus Stop
Main and Water Westbound
Bus Stop
Kent Central Gateway
Bus Stop
Main and Prospect Westbound
Bus Stop
Main and Prospect Eastbound
Bus Stop
Main and Forest Eastbound
Bus Stop
Main and Forest Westbound
Bus Stop
Main and Stow Eastbound
Bus Stop
Main and Stow Westbound
Bus Stop
C-Midway
Bus Stop
Nixson Hall
Bus Stop
SR 59 and Judith Eastbound
Bus Stop
SR 59 and Stonewater Westbound
Bus Stop
Music and Speech West
Bus Stop
Music and Speech
Bus Stop
Jackson Drive
Bus Stop
Korb Hall
Bus Stop
Newman Center
Bus Stop
SR 59 and Eton Eastbound
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Kent is 92/100 - which is equal to Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A

Kent crime rates are 1,320 per 100k, which is 36% lower than Ohio
Property Crime
1,180 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
141 crimes per 100k A+
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employment F

The median income in Kent is $36,809 - which is 27% lower than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$36,809 F
Unemployment Rate
6.8% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Kent Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
Kent Police Station
Police
Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County
Clinic
Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Kent State University Police Department
Police
University Hospitals Kent Health Center
Hospital
Kent State Security Aide
Police
DeWeese Health Center
Clinic
Yanke Bionics
Clinic
Benedict Podiatry Group
Doctor
Dentistry
Dentist
Robinson Rehab Center & Sport Clinic
Clinic
Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics - Stow
Clinic
Akron Children's Hospital - Portage Health Center
Clinic
Akron Children's Hospital Genetics at Happy Day School
Doctor
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing B+

Kent home prices are $154,400 - which is 17% higher than Ohio
Home Price
$154,400 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools A

The Kent graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than Ohio
School Test Scores
70% B-
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (8) C-
Holden Elementary School
St Patrick Elementary School
Davey Elementary School
Walls Elementary School
Longcoy Elementary School
Stanton Middle School
Ksu Child Development Center
Woodland Elementary School
Brimfield Elementary School
Riverview Elementary School
Indian Trail Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Stow-Munroe Falls High School
Kimpton Middle School
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ratings A-

Kent has an overall rating of 80% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A-
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Kent, OH: Ideal For Kent State University 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I've been living in Kent for a few years now thanks to a job I picked up at the university. It's a great small city and is a perfect choice for students attending school there or folks looking for a comfortable small city to live in.

Rent here is very affordable which is great f ...Read More or students that are looking for their own apartment. Besides the college, there are a decent amount of work opportunities here as well. Since there are a lot of students living in the area, it's a great way to socialize and meet new people. There are always fun activities to do here.

Besides work and school, there are enough places to go shopping and restaurants to try out. It's a fun city, especially in the summer. The weather is very comfortable and you'll be able to enjoy the many public parks throughout Kent. I also like the Jessie Smith Nature Preserve, it's a beautiful spot and probably the best area in Kent. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Kent? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      John Brown Tannery Park
      Kramer Field Ball Field Complex
      Fred Fuller Park
      Dan Smith Community Park
      Home Savings Park
      Fred Fuller Park
      Poetry Park
      Beck Family Memorial Gardens

      Entertainment

      Kent Canadian Club
      The Kent Stage
      Tappenden Fluorescent Mineral Collection
      Professor Edwin S. Gould Amphitheatre
      JMC Alumni Hall of Fame
      Memorial Gateway
      Kent State University Museum
      Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      Panini's
      Venice Cafe
      Dominick's
      157 Lounge
      Water Street Tavern and Cajun Dave's
      Firefly Hookah Lounge
      The Loft
      The Zephyr

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Kent? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Kent.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kent? The cost of living in Kent is 92/100 - which is equal to Ohio.
      Kent
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Ohio
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Kent? Kent crime rates are 1,320, which are 36% lower than Ohio
      Total Crime
      1,320 per 100k people

      43% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 76

      43% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Kent? The median income in Kent is $36,809 which is 27% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $36,80933% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,47921% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      45% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Kent a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      University Hospitals Kent Health Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Benedict Podiatry Group

      B+ Housing

      What are Kent home prices? Kent home prices are $154,400 - which is 17% higher than Ohio
      Median home value
      $154,40016% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $78917% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      35% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Kent have good schools? The Kent graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      70%

      47% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      11% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Kent a good place to live? Kent has an overall rating of 80% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      6 total surveys

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