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Is Kenton, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$69161% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$60,432about $5,036/month · 31% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$107,10068% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $27,640 a year. That is $13 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Ohio. It is number 5 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Kenton
$691
Canfield
$871
Dry Run
$2,544
Fairlawn
$1,370
Hubbard
$884
Campbell
$761
Independence
$1,529

How much do households earn in Kenton?

Under $25k
16.4%
$25k–50k
28.8%
$50k–100k
34.1%
$100k–150k
9.1%
$150k+
4.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 13.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Kenton

SizeKentonU.S. average
1 bedroom$441$1,324
2 bedrooms$888$1,509
3 bedrooms$581$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Kenton overall?

Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
73
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
96
Other services
99
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Kenton, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Kenton

🏛️ Property tax$1,273a year · 1.19% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$131a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Kenton

Commute to work22.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree16.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line18.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kenton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $52 a month less.

Renting
$691
Owning
$743

Owning assumes a typical $107,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,710 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Kenton, OH?

Renting in Kenton costs a median of about $691 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Kenton?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $27,640 a year, or $13 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Kenton cheap or expensive?

Kenton is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.7% of the typical household income of $60,432. It ranks 5th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Kenton?

The median homeowner in Kenton pays $1,273 a year in property taxes, about 1.19% of the median home value.

Is Kenton more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Kenton?

The median home value in Kenton is $107,100, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.

7,663 people live in Kenton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.