City profile
Kettering, OH
Montgomery County · Population 57,206
Kettering is a city in Montgomery County, OH with about 57,206 residents and a typical home value near $208,000. It is 5 miles from Dayton, OH, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
29°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
172
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$208,500
Typical monthly housing
$1,384
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
92
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.45%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 93/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Ice storm, Hail
Nearest major airport
53 mi to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 50% Democratic / 49% Republican
Community
Population
57,206
Black population
6.0%
County
Montgomery County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 57,206 residents
- Typical home value about $208,000
- 5 miles from Dayton, OH
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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