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.

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

7.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable

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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary

Walls Elementary School

0.8 mi away · Grades 0-5

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

2.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 367
Student:teacher ratio: 19.3:1
District: Kent City

Middle

Stanton Middle School

1.91 mi away · Grades 6-8

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

4.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 659
Student:teacher ratio: 14.6:1
District: Kent City

High

Theodore Roosevelt High School

1.7 mi away · Grades 9-12

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

3.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 1,267
Student:teacher ratio: 17.4:1
District: Kent City

Commute

Real drive time from Kent's center to Downtown Columbus.

130 min

typical drive time

138.1 mi

distance

132 min

with current traffic

Cities near Kent

Cuyahoga Falls · 9.2 mi Akron · 10.8 mi North Canton · 18 mi Alliance · 20.1 mi Lorain · 22.3 mi Canton · 22.9 mi

Kent real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Kent right now?+

There are currently 69 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 $235,000. Homes are spending an average of 55 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 Whitehall East Twnhms, Franklin, Brimfield.

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 130 minutes (138.1 miles).

Listing data provided by NOWDD via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: August 20, 2026. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.