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.
Median Household Income
$74,681
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,051
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$208,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$928
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,009
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,273
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,651
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,331
Per month
Avg Home Value
$242,233
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Kettering?
The cost of living index for Kettering is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Kettering?
The median gross rent in Kettering is $1,051 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Kettering?
The median household income in Kettering is $74,681 per year.
What is the median home value in Kettering?
The median home value in Kettering is $208,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Kettering?
Air quality data for Kettering is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Kettering?
Tax data for Ohio is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
