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Kettering, OH

Founded 1955Greene CountyElev. 307 m
Population
57,442
Median home
$192,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Kettering

Kettering is a city in Ohio with about 57,442 residents. Kettering was founded in 1955 and sits in Greene County. The median age is 38.6 and the median household income is $71,619. Homes carry a median value of $192,500, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (84.1%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
57,442
Median age
38.6
Median household income
$71,619
Per-capita income
$42,217
Poverty rate
8.5%
High-school grad or higher
94.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
Unemployment
3.8%
Avg. commute
20.4 min
Work from home
11.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White84.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Black6%
Asian1.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.9%
Sales & office19.3%
Service15.7%
Production, transportation & material moving14.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$192,500
Median gross rent
$983/mo
Owner-occupied
64.9%
Median year built
1961
Households
26,192
Avg. household size
2.18

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Kettering has 12 public schools — 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading77%
Math79%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Dayton Regional STEM SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Kettering Fairmont High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Kettering Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Van Buren Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Beavertown Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Greenmont Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Indian Riffle Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
J F Kennedy Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Oakview Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Orchard Park Elementary SchoolElementary
Prass Elementary SchoolElementary
Southdale Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime75% below national
Kettering95
Ohio316
United States386
↓ 7% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime25% below national
Kettering1,459
Ohio1,801
United States1,952
↑ 1% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Kettering Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Kettering.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Montgomery County
Ice stormVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Kettering is in Montgomery County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Kettering was founded in 1955 and sits in Greene County. Elevation ~307 m.

Map of Kettering
Kettering, OH
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Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

TrailsendDeeds' BarnLong--Mueller House
Notable people from Kettering
Brooklyn DeckerRob DyrdekChris RolfeJim PaxsonJanelle ParksChris BorlandA. J. HawkMegan DuffyAndrew ChafinAndy Katzenmoyer
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Nearby cities
Beavercreek (5 mi)Dayton (7 mi)Fairborn (10 mi)Huber Heights (11 mi)Middletown (18 mi)Springfield (25 mi)

Common questions

Kettering — frequently asked

What is the population of Kettering, Ohio?
Kettering has a population of about 57,442, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Kettering?
The median home value in Kettering is $192,500, and the median gross rent is $983/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Kettering safe? What is the crime rate?
Kettering Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 95 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Kettering face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Montgomery County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Kettering?
Kettering has 12 public schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Kettering?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Kettering. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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