Portage County, Ohio
Kent Real Estate and Local Guide
The largest city in Portage County, a college town on the Cuyahoga River centered around Kent State University. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Kent best.
About the area
Living in Kent, OH
Kent is known as "The Tree City," home to the Davey Tree Expert Company headquarters.
The housing market
Homes in Kent
- About 42% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a large college-town rental population.
- About 39% of housing is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $210,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Kent home
Kent State University
Public research university founded in 1910 and a world leader in liquid crystal research
The Kent Stage
Restored 1927 downtown theater hosting concerts and festivals, the last surviving downtown theater in the county
John Davey House
Second Empire home listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Fred Fuller Park
The city's largest park at 56 acres, running along the Cuyahoga River
Portage Hike and Bike Trail
Paved multi-use trail following the Cuyahoga River through Kent
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.