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University Heights, OH vs Kent, OH

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- The median age of a home in University Heights is 27.8% older than the median age of a home in Kent.
 University Heights, OHKent, OHUnited States
 Median Home Age72  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$192,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock51.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.79.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$18.1$11.0
 Homes Owned60.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock20.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented33.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 University Heights, OHKent, OHUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,320$1,840
 Studio Apartment$830  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$830$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,160  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,340$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,580  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 University Heights, OHKent, OHUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock11.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 University Heights, OHKent, OHUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock6.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99926.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock18.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99933.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock15.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 University Heights, OHKent, OHUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.5%13.6%
 2000 to 20090.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.1%13.6%
 1980 to 19894.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.3%14.8%
 1960 to 19690.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock11.0%10.0%
 1940 to 194929.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock19.1%12.2%
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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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