Kettering SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in Kettering summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kettering. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kettering is 129 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kettering is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Kettering is $428,272.
The median income in Kettering is $126,938.
Kettering's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kettering Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kettering | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 191 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Kettering, MD Weather
The average high in Kettering is 66.3° and the average low is 45.7°.
There are 74.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.5 inches of precipitation each year with 14.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kettering |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 14.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Kettering Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kettering
The current population in Kettering is 14,014. The population has increased 11.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,014 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 13,866 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 13,873 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 13,924 | 4.7% |
| 2020 | 13,302 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 13,527 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 13,637 | 2.7% |
| 2017 | 13,282 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 12,960 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 13,195 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 13,331 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 13,105 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 13,130 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 13,021 | 3.8% |
| 2010 | 12,545 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kettering
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Kettering is:
4.9% White with 688 White residents.
82.9% African American with 11,623 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.5% Asian with 214 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 59 Other residents.
6.3% Two Or More with 887 Two Or More residents.
3.9% Hispanic with 543 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kettering | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4.9% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 82.9% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Kettering
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Kettering is 56.7% female with 7,946 female residents.
Kettering is 43.3% male with 6,067 male residents.
| Gender | Kettering | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.7% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 43.3% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kettering for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Kettering completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Kettering completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Kettering completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Kettering completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Kettering completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Kettering completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Kettering completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Kettering completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Kettering completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kettering | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kettering, Maryland
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2.2% of households in Kettering earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Kettering earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.8% of households in Kettering earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.1% of households in Kettering earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.7% of households in Kettering earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.7% of households in Kettering earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.6% of households in Kettering earn $75,000 to $99,999.
29.4% of households in Kettering earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.8% of households in Kettering earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.5% of households in Kettering earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kettering | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.2% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.8% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.1% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.7% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.7% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 29.4% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.5% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
