Midwest

Kent

Portage County, OH

Population

27,336

Walk Score

90 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$898

Median home value

$201,000

Founded

1805

On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Kent Industrial District · listed 1974
  • West Main Street District · listed 1977

Notable landmarks

  • Davey, John, House · listed 1975
  • Ferrey, Aaron, House · listed 1974
  • Franklin Hotel · listed 2013
  • Franklin Township Hall · listed 1975
  • Gross, L.N., Company Building · listed 2016
  • Hopkins, Benjamin F., Stone Building · listed 1982
  • Kent Jail · listed 2001
  • Kent, Charles House · listed 1978
  • Masonic Temple · listed 1974
  • May 4, 1970, Kent State Shootings Site · listed 2010
  • May 4, 1970, Kent State Shootings Site
  • Ohio State Normal College At Kent · listed 1975
  • Olin, Arvin, House · listed 1995
  • Sunburst Solar Systems Building

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