Kent Real Estate
Kent is a college town built around Kent State University, with a walkable downtown and steady rental and starter-home demand.
Kent market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Kent, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 21, 2026.
Currently for sale in Kent
See all 72 →Recently sold in Kent
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Kent
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Kent's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 367
- Student:teacher ratio
- 19.3:1
- District
- Kent City
- Enrollment
- 659
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
- District
- Kent City
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
- District
- Kent City
Commute
Real drive time from Kent's center to Downtown Columbus.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Kent, from Akron, Akron Fulton International Airport.
ZIP codes in Kent
Kent real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Kent right now?+
There are currently 105 active listings in Kent, Ohio, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Kent?+
The median list price for active listings in Kent is $250,000. Homes are spending an average of 53 days on market.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Kent?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Kent are Franklin, Whitehall East Twnhms, Kent.
What schools serve Kent?+
The closest public schools to Kent's center are Walls Elementary School, Stanton Middle School, Theodore Roosevelt High School. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Kent walkable?+
Kent's center has a walkability score of 37 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Kent?+
The typical drive from Kent's center to Downtown Columbus is about 128 minutes (137.8 miles).