Livability Score

82
/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 C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Warehouse 4
Coffee Shop
Boston Stoker
Coffee Shop
Central Perc
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Winan's Fine Chocolates & Coffees
Coffee Shop
Press Coffee Bar - Belmont
Coffee Shop
Ace Asian Cafe
Coffee Shop
Calico Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tastefully Roasted Coffee
Coffee Shop
Art Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bourbon Street Grill & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ghostlight Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) F
Fraze Pavilion
Theatre Arts
Poelking Woodman Lanes
Bowling Alley
Wright Brothers Mansion
Museum
Cinemark
Cinema
Dayton Country Club
Attraction
Capri Bolwing Lanes
Bowling Alley
Art Street Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Patterson Homestead
Museum
Lane Stadium
Stadium
Rike Center for Fine Arts
Theatre Arts
Kettering Moraine Museum
Museum
Welcome Stadium
Stadium
Time Warner Cable Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (38) C+
Subway
Fast Food
The Dayton Beer Co.
Beverages
Katz Lounge
Bar
Hot Head Burritos
Fast Food
Kettering Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Harriman's Tavern
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Orange Leaf
Sweets
Cheryl's Cookies
Sweets
What's Popin' Gourmet Popcorn
Sweets
Subby's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Arrow Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
30 West Fit
Gym
Practice
Gym
Oakwood Community Pool Building
Community Centre
Oakwood Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Good Space Yoga
Gym
Fitworks
Gym
Lohrey Community Center
Community Centre
Plank Pilates
Gym
Rec Plex
Gym
Cronin Athletic Center
Gym
John F. Kennedy Memorial Union
Community Centre
Olsen Athletics Performance Center
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
9Round
Gym
Five Seasons Gym
Gym
Eden Yoga
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Have A Gay Day
Community Centre
Groceries (9) F
Olympia Health Food Center
Health Food
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Kroger Fresh Fare
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Dorothy Lane Market
Grocery Store
Kroger Food & Drug
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Partial to Pie
Bakery
Marc's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Dorothy Lane Market
Grocery Store
Love Cakes
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Happy Asian Mart
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Boosalis Baking
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
The Cookieologist
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Mehaffies Pies
Bakery
Parks (77) A+
Wenzler Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Rose Miller Recreation Area
Park
Pasadena Green Space
Park
Kantner Park
Park
Berwin Park
Park
Glaser Park
Park
Orchardly Park Playground
Playground
Ernst Park
Park
Orchardly Park
Park
Orchardly Park Splash Pad
Playground
Ireland Park
Park
Delco Park
Park
Jane Newcom Park
Park
Culver Neighbor Park
Park
Smith School Playground
Playground
Greenmont Park
Park
Manor Park
Park
Little Woods Park
Park
Van Buren Park
Park
Walther Park
Park
Indian Riffle Park
Park
Playground for All
Playground
Loy Park
Park
Patterson Park Corner Park
Park
Shops (64) A+
Southern Charm
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
Today's Home Interiors
Furniture
Cedar Hill Furniture
Furniture
Speedway
Convenience Store
Greive Hardware
Home Improvement
Speedway
Convenience Store
Korporate Kasual
Clothing
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Kettering Bike Shop
Bicycle
Speedway
Convenience Store
Golden Shear
Hairdresser
Jacqui's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
K & G Bike Center
Bicycle
Speedway
Convenience Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Designer Fashion Warehouse
Clothing
ACT Jewelers
Fashion
Salon Lofts
Hairdresser
C & C Studios
Interior Decoration
DeClark's Hallmark
Gift Shop
2nd & Charles
Books
Roderer Shoe Center
Shoes
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Town & Country Kettering
Mall
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Kettering.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Kettering is 94/100 - which is 2% higher than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A+

Kettering crime rates are 1,459 per 100k, which is 30% lower than Ohio
Property Crime
1,408 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
51 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B

The median income in Kettering is $61,974 - which is 22% higher than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$61,974 C-
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (19)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
South Dayton Hearing Aids & Audiology
Doctor
South Community
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Women's Centers of Ohio
Clinic
Artisan Dental Group
Dentist
CVS/pharmacy
Pharmacy
Johnson Dental Care
Dentist
Kettering Station #33
Fire Station
Kettering Health Years Ahead Health Center
Clinic
Kettering Fire Department Station 32
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kettering Sports Medicine
Doctor
Primary Care Far Hills
Doctor
Merit Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Patterson Park Health Center
Clinic
Dover Medical
Doctor
Gamber Family Dental
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Digital Dental Group
Dentist
Alexander Chiropractic
Doctor
Robert E. Van Etten D.D.S
Dentist
American Osteoporosis Services
Doctor
Bamidele J. Apapa D.D.S.
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing A+

Kettering home prices are $142,700 - which is 8% higher than Ohio
Home Price
$142,700 D
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools A+

The Kettering graduation rate is 90% - which is 6% higher than Ohio
School Test Scores
80% A-
High School Grad. Rates
90% A-
Elementary Schools (15) F
Oakview Elementary School
Orchard Park Elementary School
Van Buren Middle School
Beavertown Elementary School
St Charles Borromeo School
St Albert The Great Catholic School
Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School
Montessori School Of Dayton
Alexandria Montessori
Smith Elementary School
Greenmont Elementary School
J F Kennedy Elementary School
Prass Elementary School
Ascension School
Montgomery Preparatory Academy
Horace Mann Prek-6 School
Kettering Middle School
Indian Riffle Elementary School
Driscoll Elementary School
Harman Elementary School
Southdale Elementary School
Dayton Regional Stem School
Immaculate Conception School
Dr John Hole Elementary School
Centerville Primary Village North
High Schools (3) F
Kettering Fairmont High School
Archbishop Alter High School
Oakwood High School
Belmont High School
Dayton Regional Stem School
Dayton Early College Academy Inc
Carroll High School
Temple Christian School
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ratings B

Kettering has an overall rating of 72% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes A-
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Kettering, OH - Plenty to Offer 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 21, 2011) If you're ever in the midwest, Ohio to be exact, there is a nice little city just south of Dayton that is a pleasure to visit. With plenty of wonderful restaurants and parks to give you a true American feel. This city has quickly become one of my favorite places to visit. I'm sur ...Read More e if you were to grace your presence here, you would feel the same way.

Whenever I visit this quant little city I always make it a point to visit Jimmy's Italian kitchen. The prices here are very reasonable and if you love Italian food like me, than this is the place for you. From their spicy calzones to their deep dish pizza this is a true taste of Italy. Another great thing about Kettering, OH is the Fraze pavilion. This beautiful outdoor concert hall offers the openness of the outdoors while featuring some great names in the entertainment world. The community couldn't be friendlier and the city is kept up to stay clean and beautiful.

While many have never heard of Kettering, OH, very few want to leave this cities old fashioned charm. I know every time I visit I feel welcomed and hope to stay their as long as possible. Read Less
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Kettering? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Wenzler Park
      Lincoln Park
      Rose Miller Recreation Area
      Pasadena Green Space
      Kantner Park
      Berwin Park
      Glaser Park
      Orchardly Park Playground

      Entertainment

      Fraze Pavilion
      Poelking Woodman Lanes
      Wright Brothers Mansion
      Cinemark
      Dayton Country Club
      Capri Bolwing Lanes
      Art Street Amphitheatre
      Patterson Homestead

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      The Dayton Beer Co.
      Katz Lounge
      Hot Head Burritos
      Kettering Wine and Spirits
      Harriman's Tavern
      McDonald's
      Captain D's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Kettering? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Kettering.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kettering? The cost of living in Kettering is 94/100 - which is 2% higher than Ohio.
      Kettering
      94

      6% 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 Kettering? Kettering crime rates are 1,459, which are 30% lower than Ohio
      Total Crime
      1,459 per 100k people

      37% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 69

      37% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Kettering? The median income in Kettering is $61,974 which is 22% higher than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $61,97412% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,99724% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      47% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Kettering Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS/pharmacy

      Doctors

      Dover Medical
      Primary Care Far Hills
      South Dayton Hearing Aids & Audiology
      South Community
      Kettering Sports Medicine

      A+ Housing

      What are Kettering home prices? Kettering home prices are $142,700 - which is 8% higher than Ohio
      Median home value
      $142,70023% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $83512% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Kettering have good schools? The Kettering graduation rate is 90% - which is 6% higher than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      80%

      66% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      4% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Kettering a good place to live? Kettering has an overall rating of 72% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      8 total surveys

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