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.
Living in Kent
Kent is known as "The Tree City," home to the Davey Tree Expert Company headquarters. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $42,524 median household
EducationAbout 46.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyPortage County
Homes in Kent
Single-family homesAbout 39% of housing
Median home valueAbout $210,700
- About 42% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a large college-town rental population.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Kent home
Kent State University
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Public research university founded in 1910 and a world leader in liquid crystal research
The Kent Stage
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Restored 1927 downtown theater hosting concerts and festivals, the last surviving downtown theater in the county
John Davey House
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Second Empire home listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Fred Fuller Park
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The city's largest park at 56 acres, running along the Cuyahoga River
Portage Hike and Bike Trail
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Paved multi-use trail following the Cuyahoga River through Kent