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Compare Akron to Kettering

This post compares Akron, Ohio to Kettering, Ohio across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Akron (city) Kettering (city)
Population 198,252 55,567
Income (median) $36,023 $46,328
Home Value (median) $80,100 $126,900
White 60% 90%
Black 30% 3%
Asian 3% 2%
With Kids 26% 26%
Age (median) 36 40
Rentals 49% 36%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Akron or Kettering?
A: Akron has a larger population count than Kettering: 198252 compared with 55567 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Akron or in Kettering?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Akron.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Akron or Kettering?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Akron.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Akron does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 49% for Akron versus 36% for Kettering.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Akron may include: Toledo, Dayton, and Canton.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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