Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
21%
Kenton
Kenton, OH Area Guide
A laid-back lifestyle awaits in this affordable suburb
Suburban
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Secluded
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Affordable
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A small town in the suburbs of central Ohio, Kenton offers residents a secluded, laid-back lifestyle. Major cities like Lima, Findlay, and Mansfield surround this quiet suburb. Although residents can easily get to and from the town, Kenton has plenty to offer. Locals enjoy the community parks, dog parks, and athletic parks in town. And for more outdoor recreation, explore Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area. Great schools like Kenton High School keep families content with the area, and you’ll find locals frequenting the Hardin County Historical Museum, Kenton Theatre, and local restaurants like Michael Angelo’s Pizza. Rentals in Kenton are very affordable, making this the perfect Ohio suburb for renters.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$42,016
Average: $54,571
Education
964
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,309
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kenton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kenton, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Hardin Central Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
1,023 Students
Public
Grades K-5
311 Students
Public
Grades K-5
147 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
260 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
471 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.