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Kettering, OH - Plenty to Offer User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 21, 2011) If you're ever in the midwest, Ohio to be exact, there is a nice little city just south of Dayton that is a pleasure to visit. With plenty of wonderful restaurants and parks to give you a true American feel. This city has quickly become one of my favorite places to visit. I'm sur ...Read More e if you were to grace your presence here, you would feel the same way.

Whenever I visit this quant little city I always make it a point to visit Jimmy's Italian kitchen. The prices here are very reasonable and if you love Italian food like me, than this is the place for you. From their spicy calzones to their deep dish pizza this is a true taste of Italy. Another great thing about Kettering, OH is the Fraze pavilion. This beautiful outdoor concert hall offers the openness of the outdoors while featuring some great names in the entertainment world. The community couldn't be friendlier and the city is kept up to stay clean and beautiful.

While many have never heard of Kettering, OH, very few want to leave this cities old fashioned charm. I know every time I visit I feel welcomed and hope to stay their as long as possible. Read Less
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Kettering? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Wenzler Park
      Lincoln Park
      Rose Miller Recreation Area
      Pasadena Green Space
      Kantner Park
      Berwin Park
      Glaser Park
      Orchardly Park Playground

      Entertainment

      Fraze Pavilion
      Poelking Woodman Lanes
      Wright Brothers Mansion
      Cinemark
      Dayton Country Club
      Capri Bolwing Lanes
      Art Street Amphitheatre
      Patterson Homestead

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      The Dayton Beer Co.
      Katz Lounge
      Hot Head Burritos
      Kettering Wine and Spirits
      Harriman's Tavern
      McDonald's
      Captain D's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Kettering? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Kettering.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kettering? The cost of living in Kettering is 94/100 - which is 2% higher than Ohio.
      Kettering
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Ohio
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Kettering? Kettering crime rates are 1,490, which are 25% lower than Ohio
      Total Crime
      1,490 per 100k people

      35% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 68

      35% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Kettering? The median income in Kettering is $61,974 which is 22% higher than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $61,97412% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,99724% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      47% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Kettering a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Kettering Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS/pharmacy

      Doctors

      Dover Medical
      Primary Care Far Hills
      South Dayton Hearing Aids & Audiology
      South Community
      Kettering Sports Medicine

      A+ Housing

      What are Kettering home prices? Kettering home prices are $142,700 - which is 8% higher than Ohio
      Median home value
      $142,70023% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $83512% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Kettering have good schools? The Kettering graduation rate is 90% - which is 6% higher than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      80%

      66% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      4% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Kettering a good place to live? Kettering has an overall rating of 72% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      8 total surveys

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