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Kent, OH vs Avon Lake, OH

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- Household income in Avon Lake, is 158% more than it is in Kent and is 27% above the National Average.
- Kent unemployment rate is 4.6%.
- Avon Lake unemployment rate is 4.2%.
 Kent, OHAvon Lake, OHUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.8%1.6%
 Future Job Growth29.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$25,446  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$95,121$69,021
 Family Median Income$86,097  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Kent, OHAvon Lake, OHUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock5.6%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K3.9%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock5.3%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K9.4%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock7.4%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K3.6%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock8.4%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K9.2%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock21.2%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K4.9%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock15.4%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Kent, OHAvon Lake, OHUnited States
 Management, business, finance9.7%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock5.6%6.5%
 Community, social services3.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock2.4%1.2%
 Education, library8.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock2.2%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology3.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock0.7%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.8%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock5.7%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.1%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock3.7%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support21.6%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair6.3%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock7.9%13.1%
Reviews for Kent    4 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

We returned to Kent after several decades. Disappointed and looking to move out. If you like tons of roadside litter and crumbling rental properties, then this is the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Kent is a great community which has a lot of character. Kent has an interesting history and great Educational community. Kent was my home for 23 years and I often wish  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Kent for 10 years have witnessed a steady but sharp decline in the quality of life here. First off, violent crime rose 101% in 2007. Second, most  More

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Reviews for Avon Lake    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

The Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA)just eliminated their service into Avon Lake, Ohio. Many people used it to get from this suburb to the downtown Cleveland  More

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Over 18 years ago

Some of the best special education services in the  More

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Over 19 years ago

Moved here in 2005. Great town to live in. Not as busy as Westlake or other areas closer to  More

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