Apartments for rent in Kenton, OH

Kenton is a small town in Ohio with approximately 8,000 residents. The town's residents, at an average age of just under 39, skew younger than most cities in Ohio. Renters tend to be in the minority in Kenton, and 62% of residents own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $593 a month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Ohio. Over the course of a year, renters in Kenton will save around $2,600 compared to the state average.

There are two primary industries in Kenton: manufacturing and retail. Together, these industries account for 18% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 11% of the town's population works in transportation, making it the top field in the town. With an average annual income of about $46,000, Kenton workers bring in less than the average Ohio resident. The town's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Kenton has a high concentration of residents older than 25 with a high school degree or GED (31%) compared to the national average. Furthermore, 7% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Kenton residents have an average commute of about 25 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing mode of getting to work, opted for by 39% of commuters, while public transit is not extensively used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.