Kettering, OH β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Montgomery County Β· Ohio

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Kettering based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Kettering
National Avg
Ohio Avg
Population: 69Income: 48Home Value: 19Safety: 100Education: 42Median Age: 64Climate: 50Cost of Living: 55

Quick Stats

Population

57,442

2023 ACS

Median Income

$71,619

2023

Median Home Value

$192,500

2023

Median Rent

$983

2023

Median Age

38.6

Unemployment

3.8%

Cost of Living Index

109.2

100 = national avg

Kettering is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, with a population of 57,442 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Kettering is one of the communities in Ohio.

The median household income in Kettering is $71,619, and the median home value is $192,500. The cost of living index is 109.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $983 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, and the median age is 38.6 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

57,442

Male

27,870

48.5%

Female

29,572

51.5%

Median Age

38.6

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

29.1%

High School or Higher

44.3%

Foreign Born

5.6%

Veterans

7.0%

Married

41.8%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.270

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

84.9%

Foreign Born

5.6%

White
84.9%
Black
6.1%
Asian
1.8%
Native American
0.1%
Two or More
6.1%
Other
1.0%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

2.8%

1,631 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

97.2%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
647 (39.7%)
Puerto Rican
453 (27.8%)
Cuban
26 (1.6%)
Dominican
29 (1.8%)
Salvadoran
9 (0.6%)
Guatemalan
5 (0.3%)
Ecuadorian
104 (6.4%)
Peruvian
46 (2.8%)
Other Hispanic
310 (19.0%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
245 (23.2%)
Chinese
207 (19.6%)
Filipino
182 (17.2%)
Vietnamese
87 (8.2%)
Korean
44 (4.2%)
Japanese
31 (2.9%)
Pakistani
86 (8.1%)
Cambodian
38 (3.6%)
Thai
22 (2.1%)
Taiwanese
20 (1.9%)
Other Asian
96 (9.1%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
6 (17.6%)
Other Native American
31 (91.2%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

54,024

English Only

93.2%

#1 Non-English Language

Other Languages

931 speakers

Limited English

2.4%

Language Distribution

Other Languages
931 (1.7%)
Spanish
852 (1.6%)
Arabic
389 (0.7%)
Other Indo-European
383 (0.7%)
Tagalog
235 (0.4%)
Chinese
230 (0.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
207 (0.4%)
German
157 (0.3%)
Other Asian
129 (0.2%)
Slavic Languages
100 (0.2%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

97.6%

Limited English Proficiency

2.4%

Other Languages
62.0% limited English
Spanish
27.8% limited English
Arabic
36.3% limited English
Other Indo-European
34.2% limited English
Tagalog
7.2% limited English
Chinese
33.0% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
14.5% limited English
German
16.6% limited English
Other Asian
40.3% limited English
Slavic Languages
8.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

4,015

7.0% of population

Disability Rate

27.8%

1,114 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$50,305

Unemployment Rate

3.0%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
27.1%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
19.5%
Vietnam
27.7%
Korea
5.9%
World War II
0.7%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
13.5%
35-54
21.3%
55-64
23.3%
65-74
22.2%
75+
19.7%

Male Veterans

3,544

88.3%

Female Veterans

471

11.7%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$50,305

Non-Veteran Income

$41,110

Difference

$9,195

22.4% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

1,114

Without Disability

2,901

Disability Rate

27.8%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

49,203

#1 Ancestry

German

27.4% (15,715)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

14.5% (8,345)

#3 Ancestry

English

14.3% (8,188)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
27.4%
Irish
14.5%
English
14.3%
American
5.6%
Italian
4.4%
French
2.6%
European
2.5%
Polish
2.0%
Scottish
1.9%
Arab
1.3%
Sub-Saharan African
1.3%
Dutch
1.1%
Hungarian
1.1%
Scotch-Irish
1.0%
British
0.7%
Welsh
0.6%
Swedish
0.6%
Norwegian
0.6%
Swiss
0.4%
Greek
0.4%

Families & Households

Total Households

26,192

Family Households

15,097

57.6%

Married Couples

11,410

43.6%

Non-Family Households

11,095

42.4%

Single Mother Households

2,673

10.2%

Single Father Households

1,014

3.9%

Living Alone

9,180

35.0%

Children Under 18

Total Children

11,404

In Married Couple

8,278

72.6%

With Single Mother

2,295

20.1%

With Single Father

831

7.3%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$92,127

Married Couple Income

$105,362

Single Mother Income

$51,558

Single Father Income

$75,732

Avg Family Size

2.2

Avg Non-Family Size

1.9

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

571

Grandparents Responsible

311

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$71,619

-2% vs national

Per Capita Income

$42,217

+14% vs national

Poverty Rate

8.5%

-37% vs national

Gini Index

0.4485

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

3.8%

-27% vs national

SNAP Recipients

7.7%

of households

How Kettering Compares

Kettering vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Kettering is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
14.1%
$25-50K
20.8%
$50-75K
17.9%
$75-100K
15.7%
$100-150K
19.2%
$150-200K
6.0%
$200K+
6.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

3.8%

-21% vs OH avg

Labor Force

30,432

Employed

29,037

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

29.1%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

44.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

38.6

Work from Home

11.3%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

109.2

100 = national avg

+9.2 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$48,032

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$113,530

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
113.4
Food
104.7
Transportation
109.5
Healthcare
103.8
Utilities
105.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,009

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,273

per month

The median household income in Kettering, OH is $71,619, which is 2.2% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $42,217. The poverty rate of 8.5% is lower than the OH state average of 12.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4485, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, compared to the state average of 4.8%. The labor force is 30,432. 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 77.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 109.2, which is 9.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 113.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $48,032 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$243,000

Median List Price

$249,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$159

Days on Market

36

Active Inventory

98

Months of Supply

2.0

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$233,896

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,235

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

18.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

41.4%

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.4%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
18.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
41.4%
Listings with Price Drops
23.5%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 11.0%List Price ↑ 16.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

50

New Listings

47

Pending Sales

70

Homes Sold ↑ 11.1%New Listings ↓ 27.7%Pending ↓ 40.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$159

Median List $/SF

$167

Sale $/SF ↓ 7.0%List $/SF ↓ 0.6%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Kettering, OH? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area, home prices have risen 314.6% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 90.8%. The 10-year growth rate is 109.2%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 57.0%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 14.0%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH housing market rather than Kettering alone.

40yr ↑ 314.6%20yr ↑ 90.8%10yr ↑ 109.2%5yr ↑ 57%2yr ↑ 14%Q1 1977 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Kettering vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Kettering is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$192,500

Median Rent

$983

Total Housing Units

27,480

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Owner Occupied

64.9%

Renter Occupied

35.1%

Median Property Tax

$3,680

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,178

Housing Types

Single Family
73.5%
Multi-Family
26.1%
Mobile Home
0.4%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,680

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.91%

of home value

Median Home Value

$192,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$4,061

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,680) by the median home value ($192,500). In Kettering, OH, this works out to an effective rate of 1.91%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Kettering, OH is $243,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 36 days on the market. 18.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $159. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,235/month. About 64.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1961. There are 27,480 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,680. The effective tax rate is 1.91%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

0.42

per 1,000 residents

-84% vs national

Property Crime Rate

15.01

per 1,000 residents

-13% vs national

Total Crimes

873

2024

Violent Clearance

71%

cases solved

Property Clearance

21%

cases solved

YoY Change

-24.9%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Kettering Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Kettering vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Kettering is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 66.8%Property ↓ 23.0%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Kettering police solve 80% of rape cases but only 4% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent100.1880.0%
RobberyViolent70.1257.1%
Aggravated AssaultViolent70.1271.4%
BurglaryProperty881.5613.6%
Larceny/TheftProperty67711.9724.7%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty841.493.6%

Kettering, OH reported 24 violent crimes and 849 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 0.42 per 1,000 residents is 83.7% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 71% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 677 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 14.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024248490.4215.01
2023328120.5714.34
2022308030.5314.06
2020647191.1713.14
2019577941.0414.44
2018548380.9815.23
2017708601.2715.59
2016731,0081.3218.20
2015711,0831.2819.49

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

92.7

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

92.2

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

46.5

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

78.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

13

Public Assistance

$72.3M

Individual Assistance

$12.3M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

5 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $67.3M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$55.7M$11.3M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’TornadoJun 2019$7.0M$951K
Severe Storms β†’Severe StormJun 2012β€”β€”
Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropic… β†’Severe StormOct 2008$6.4Mβ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005$7Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’Severe StormFeb 2005$1.1Mβ€”
Snow β†’SnowstormJan 2005$1.3Mβ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormSep 2004$2Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Record/near Reco… β†’Severe StormMar 2003$868Kβ€”
Severe Storms and Tornado β†’Severe Storm(s)Sep 2000$33Kβ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding β†’FloodJun 1989β€”β€”
Blizzards & Snowstorms β†’SnowstormJan 1978β€”β€”
Heavy Rains & Flooding β†’FloodJun 1968β€”β€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

325

Total Claims Paid

$2,007,488

Avg Claim Payout

$6,177

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

8

Federal Funding

$1,954,679

Properties Protected

43

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.91

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine5$1,796,314
205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind1$11,850
904.1: Advanced Assistance1$122,035
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)1$24,479

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Kettering has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, ice storm, hail. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 325 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $72,334,155 in public assistance recovery funding. $12,288,519 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.5%

2.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

26.4%

2.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.0%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

4.1pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.6%

Arthritis

28.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.4%

Loneliness

34.4%

Lack of Support

18.5%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

28.0%

Mobility

12.3%

Cognitive

12.7%

Hearing

6.6%

Vision

4.0%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Kettering has an obesity rate of 33.5%, which is 2.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.4%, 2.9pp above the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.1 mi

Kettering Health Main Campus

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Kettering Health Main Campus1.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Access Hospital Dayton, Llc1.9 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
Miami Valley Hospital2.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Dayton Childrens Hospital6.4 miChildrensβ€”Yes
Shriners Hospitals For Children6.4 miChildrensβ€”β€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

4

Pop. Served

233,350

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SERVICES 1 PWS150,2070
MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SERVICES 2 PWS83,0330
EVERGREEN EDGEWOOD MHP PWS800
SHERWOOD GROVE MHP300

There are 4 water systems serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

77.7%

-1% vs national

Public Transit

1.4%

+61% vs national

Work From Home

11.3%

+22% vs national

Carpool

7.7%

Walk / Bike

1.4%

combined

How Kettering's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

5-Year Avg

1

fatalities/yr

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202322000
202111000
202011000
201922100
201811000

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Kettering, OH covers travel times and transportation modes. 77.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 11.3% work from home, which is above the OH state average of 8.5%. Public transit is used by 1.4% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 7.7% of workers carpool. 1.1% walk to work. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.6%

of households

No Internet

5.1%

of households

Total Households

26,192

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
82.6%
Cellular Data Plan
86.3%
Satellite
5.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.7%
No Internet Access
5.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.2%

of households

Smartphone

90.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.9%

of households

Tablet

64.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.2%
Smartphone
90.0%
Desktop / Laptop
83.9%
Tablet
64.8%
Smartphone Only
6.5%
No Computer
3.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

16.0Β’

per kWh

-13% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.7Β’

per kWh

-28% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.1Β’

per kWh

-36% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$135

residential

-7% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

6% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Ohio averages 16.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $135. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Kettering vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

4

Population Served

233,350

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SERVICES 1 PWSCommunityPurchased surface water150,2070
MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SERVICES 2 PWSCommunityPurchased surface water83,0330
EVERGREEN EDGEWOOD MHP PWSCommunityGround water800
SHERWOOD GROVE MHPCommunityGround water300

93.3% of households in Kettering have broadband internet access. 82.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.1% of households have no internet access. 6.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 233,350 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Kettering is located in Montgomery County, OH. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Kettering.

Election Overview

Source: Montgomery County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

126,767

49.8%

GOP Votes

125,566

49.3%

Total Votes

254,715

Margin

D+0.5%

Shift from 2020

R+1.8pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+0.5%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024126,767125,566254,71549.8%49.3%D+0.5
2020135,064129,034268,50550.3%48.1%D+2.2
2016117,661120,766249,56047.1%48.4%R+1.2

In the 2024 presidential election, Montgomery County recorded 254,715 total votes. Democrats won the county with 49.8% of the vote compared to 49.3% for Republicans, a margin of D+0.5%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.8pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Montgomery County has shifted 1.7 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

106

Total Assets

$117.7M

Total Income

$59.0M

Per 10K Residents

18.5

nonprofits

-60.5% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

8

Median Assets

$177K

Oldest Active

1946

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Recreation & Sports
15
Human Services
12
Education
11
Religion
9
Arts & Culture
5
Animal-Related
4
Health Care
3
Community Improvement
3
Public Safety
2
Philanthropy
2
Public Benefit
2
Environment
1
Voluntary Health
1
Crime & Legal
1
Housing & Shelter
1
International
1
Social Science
1
97.4%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $114.6M of $117.7M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Kettering

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
KETTERING ADVENTIST HEALTHCAREβ€”$52.8M$33.6M1947
DAYTON REGIONAL STEM SCHOOLS INCEducation$48.2M$13.1M2009
REYNOLDS AND REYNOLDS COMPANY FOUNDATIONβ€”$4.0M$3.1M1986
MONTESSORI CENTER OF SOUTH DAYTON INCβ€”$2.1M$1.7M1990
SHOES 4 THE SHOELESS INCHuman Services$1.9M$880K2011
THE PUSKAR FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.4M$131K2005
CLOTHES THAT WORKHuman Services$1.3M$1.7M1998
WE CARE ARTSβ€”$1.3M$942K1990
KETTERING PARKS FOUNDATIONRecreation & Sports$963K$458K1983
DAYTON HOCKEY ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$744K$599K2013
KETTERING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$720K$308K2007
KETTERING FAIRMONT BAND BOOSTERSEducation$338K$341K2000
REYNOLDS AND REYNOLDS EMPLOYEE FOUNDATIONβ€”$248K$366K1980
KETTERING HOLIDAY AT HOME FOUNDATIONRecreation & Sports$224K$123K1987
DAYTON PHYSICIANS FOUNDATION FOR HOPE INCVoluntary Health$180K$94K2020
CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF DAYTON INCHuman Services$175K$143K1946
CRESTWOOD CLUB INCHuman Services$173K$193K2014
KETTERING YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEER ORGANIZATIONRecreation & Sports$170K$175K2012
KCS FORWARD FOUNDATIONEducation$132K$81K2022
PAW PATROLAnimal-Related$117K$75K2013
THE SPRING VALLEY FUNDβ€”$113K$39K1992
MIAMI VALLEY PIT CREWAnimal-Related$91K$144K2013
DAYTON DIAPER DEPOTHealth Care$80K$129K2022
OHIO ASSOCIATION FOR HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENTCommunity Improvement$54K$18K1995
SOUTHSIDE CLUB PROPERTY INCHuman Services$54K$15K2016
SOURCE OF HOPE MINISTRIESReligion$51K$56K2013
TIDAL WAVE AQUATICSRecreation & Sports$45K$149K2007
PGA BOOSTERS CORPRecreation & Sports$41K$126K2017
MCAFEE FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN &YOUTHHealth Care$38K$91K2012
KETTERING PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATIONPublic Benefit$8K$7K2020

Kettering, OH has 106 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $117.7M. The most common category is Recreation & Sports, with 15 organizations. 8 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 18.5 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1946.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

192

Total Approved

$51.9M

Jobs Supported

1,668

Per 10K Residents

33.4

SBA loans

-42.7% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

36

Top Lender

The Huntington National Bank

58 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992–2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)85% of all loans

Loans

164

Total Amount

$41.1M

Avg Loan

$250,754

Median Loan

$90,000

SBA Guaranteed

$30.3M(74%)

Jobs Supported

1,370

50415% of all loans

Loans

28

Total Amount

$10.8M

Avg Loan

$384,500

Median Loan

$248,000

7(a) β€” 85%504 β€” 15%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

15

8% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$10.5M

20% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$701,740

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services34 loans
NAICS 72
$10.4M
Health Care & Social Assistance19 loans
NAICS 62
$7.4M
Construction18 loans
NAICS 23
$2.1M
Retail Trade17 loans
NAICS 44
$9.3M
Professional & Technical Services14 loans
NAICS 54
$4.6M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Leinster Windows & Doors Inc.1$4.9M
Wd Hhb Cleveland Llc1$2.5M
Gamber Family Dental Inc.1$2.1M
Bigger Road Veterinary Hospital Inc.1$2.0M
Eudora Brewing Company Llc4$1.9M
Mound Laser & Photonics Center, Inc.1$1.5M
Sw3 Llc1$1.1M
Counter-advice Inc2$1.1M
Forrer Pointe Car Wash1$1.1M
Detmer Business Group Inc.2$1.0M

Kettering, OH has received 192 SBA loans totaling $51.9M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 164 loans (85% of the total), supporting 1,370 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 28 loans totaling $10.8M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Kettering is The Huntington National Bank with 58 loans. That works out to 33.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

29

Total Population

438,908

Avg Median Income

-$91,889,910

Avg Home Value

-$91,799,282

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
45301201$112,733$115,100N/A0.1
4530511,597$119,129$314,500$1,24113.8
4534236,675$83,936$206,800$1,24734.3
453702,732$105,625$318,500$93716.7
454029,964$45,386$105,900$9214.4
4540313,831$36,250$73,900$7423.1
4540410,762$35,286$82,400$8717.6
4540519,322$41,901$74,100$8584.0
4540620,261$43,241$82,300$8795.0
4540915,677$84,000$230,800$1,0553.7
4541015,617$46,766$97,800$9502.4
454165,353$45,710$76,000$1,1231.9
4541728,161$35,027$73,000$86132.2
4541916,583$85,876$237,700$1,0063.7
4542023,956$56,670$116,200$9186.4
454230N/AN/AN/A0.0
45428274N/AN/AN/A0.5
4542926,510$77,291$221,200$1,0079.9
454307,171$107,500$261,700$1,2644.8
4543126,961$80,058$197,600$1,30211.7
4543214,988$83,323$181,900$8717.1
4543412,482$142,260$290,500$1,44210.4
45435154N/AN/AN/A0.2
4543912,246$47,788$120,100$1,0017.8
4544022,730$83,378$248,200$1,1229.2
4544918,627$60,303$147,700$9846.8
4545837,413$110,682$337,500$1,28619.9
4545928,454$89,144$276,100$1,18714.2
45469206N/AN/AN/A0.0

Kettering, OH has 29 ZIP codes with a combined population of 438,908. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$91,889,910. The average median home value is -$91,799,282. The average median monthly rent is -$114,941,664.

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