Kent, Ohio

About Kent

Set in the northeastern part of Ohio, Kent is a thriving city counting 27,720 people who proudly call it home.

Kent holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.49 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,921 residents per square mile.

📰 Kent News Today

• Kent State Unveils 2026 Volleyball Promotional Schedule Kent State Golden Flashes · Aug 18
• Simon Evan Snellenberger Obituary Aug 4, 2026 Bissler & Sons' Funeral Home and Crematory · Aug 11
• Cleveland State Women's Soccer Drops Opener at Kent State csuvikings.com · Aug 14
• Kent State Women’s Golf Announces 2026-27 Schedule Kent State Golden Flashes · Aug 18
• WELCOME HOME: DuBois Native Justin Miknis Named Kent State Assistant Baseball Coach exploreJefferson · Aug 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Kent Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Kent — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northeastern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 27,720.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Kent

• Barrio — mexican
• Bellacinos — italian
• Cleveland Bagel Co — coffee shop (café)
• D.P. Dough — calzone
• DI Dining Facility
• Eastway Cafe — american (café)
• Franklin Square Deli — sandwich
• Fresh Inspirations — american
• Grazers
• Jazzman's — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Distinguished Alumnus · Museum
• Kenneth W. Berger Hearing Aid Museum and Archives · Museum
• Kent State University Museum · Museum
• May 4th Visitors Center · Museum
• School of Art Gallery · Art gallery
• Spark Innovation Studios · Attraction
• The Crawford Gallery · Art gallery
• The Payto Student Gallery · Art gallery
• Uumbaji Gallery · Art gallery
• JMC Alumni Hall of Fame · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kent

• Beck Family Memorial Gardens reviews ★
• Kramer Field Ball Field Complex reviews ★
• Al Lease Park reviews ★
• Allerton Sport and Adventure Complex reviews ★
• Artemis Drive Park reviews ★
• Bill Hicks Memorial Garden · Garden reviews ★
• C. V. Riley Alumni Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Chadwick Park reviews ★
• Dan Smith Community Park reviews ★
• Entry Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Fairchild Athletic Fields reviews ★
• Fishcreek Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Kent

• Brimfield Elementary School
• Davey Elementary School
• Holden Elementary School
• Longcoy Elementary School
• Stanton Middle School
• Theodore Roosevelt High School
• Walls Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Kent

🏘️ Nearby Communities