Cost of Living in Kettering, OH
Population: 57,442 • 2026 Data
$71,619
Median Household Income
-7% vs national
$983
Median Monthly Rent
-27% vs national
$192,500
Median Home Value
-43% vs national
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Kettering
The median home value in Kettering, OH is $192,500. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $983, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,096.
Rent-to-income ratio: 16.5%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Kettering, OH is $71,619. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%, with a labor force of 30,432 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.