Here's what it costs to live in Kettering, Ohio, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,051 per month, while the typical home is valued around $208,500. Households earn a median of $74,681 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$74,681
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,051
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$208,500
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$928
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,009
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,273
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,651
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
57,206
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.5 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
7
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$959
Per month
Avg Home Value
$178,086
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 45409 | — | $1,063 | $210,700 |
| ZIP 45419 | — | $897 | $221,000 |
| ZIP 45420 | — | $899 | $107,500 |
| ZIP 45429 | — | $985 | $204,900 |
| ZIP 45432 | — | $849 | $165,300 |
| ZIP 45439 | — | $948 | $107,500 |
| ZIP 45440 | — | $1,070 | $229,700 |
January Avg
28°F
July Avg
75°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.5
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.4%
The cost of living index for Kettering is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Kettering is $1,051 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Kettering is $74,681 per year.
The median home value in Kettering is $208,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Kettering is not yet available.
Tax data for Ohio is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
