How much do homeowners pay a month in Kent, OH?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Kent, OH pay a median of $1,416 (±$91) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $617 (±$61).
57.4% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Kent, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,323 in 2015–2019 to $1,416 in 2020–2024 (+7.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,416 (±$91)
- Without a mortgage
- $617 (±$61)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 57.4%
Monthly owner costs in Kent
| Kent | Portage County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,416 (±$91) | $1,578 (±$31) | $1,517 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $617 (±$61) | $611 (±$20) | $588 (±$2) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 57.4% (±8.1 points) | 59.8% (±1.4 points) | 60.6% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,463 (±$368) | $2,877 (±$74) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Kent, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Portage County ($1,578).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($1,517).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Portage County, Kent ranks 20 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 947 of 2,330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Kent have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,323 (±$72) | $1,416 (±$91) | +7.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,753 (±$116) | $3,463 (±$368) | +25.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $146,700 (±$6,582) | $219,900 (±$18,932) | +49.9% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Kent
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | — | $1,416 (±$91) | — |
| Franklin Township (Portage County) | 2.4 mi | $1,629 (±$104) | Higher |
| Brimfield | 3.6 mi | $1,511 (±$151) | Not measurably different |
| Brimfield Township | 3.8 mi | $1,763 (±$98) | Higher |
| Sugar Bush Knolls | 3.9 mi | $3,007 (±$702) | Higher |
| Munroe Falls | 3.9 mi | $1,455 (±$121) | Not measurably different |
| Tallmadge | 4.3 mi | $1,701 (±$66) | Higher |
| Stow | 4.4 mi | $1,604 (±$68) | Higher |
| Silver Lake | 4.9 mi | $2,028 (±$150) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Franklin Township (Portage County), OH ($1,629), Brimfield Township, OH ($1,763), Sugar Bush Knolls, OH ($3,007).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Portage County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Paris Township (Portage County) | $1,460 (±$214) |
| 15 | Garrettsville | $1,444 (±$111) |
| 16 | Atwater Township | $1,436 (±$121) |
| 17 | Mantua Township | $1,432 (±$196) |
| 18 | Ravenna Township | $1,424 (±$125) |
| 19 | Charlestown Township | $1,420 (±$73) |
| 20 | Kent | $1,416 (±$91) |
| 21 | Suffield | $1,400 (±$188) |
| 22 | Freedom Township (Portage County) | $1,386 (±$284) |
| 23 | Palmyra Township | $1,333 (±$222) |
| 24 | Mantua | $1,327 (±$129) |
| 25 | Deerfield Township (Portage County) | $1,266 (±$135) |
| 26 | Hiram | $1,250 (±$239) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Portage County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Kent
What is the average mortgage payment in Kent?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Kent, OH is $1,416 (±$91) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Kent?
Owners without a mortgage in Kent pay a median of $617 (±$61) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Kent gone up?
In Kent, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,323 in 2015–2019 to $1,416 in 2020–2024 (+7.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kent city, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kent city, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kent city, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kent city, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kent city, Ohio
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Kent city, Ohio (place:39872, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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