City

Kent, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Northwest Hills County  ·  Connecticut

👥1,987Population
💰$95,435Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂61.7Median Age
🏠$359,600Median Home Value▲ 29% above avg
🎓62.8%College Grads▲ 62% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.1% Female 54.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86%Hispanic: 4.1%Asian: 3.2%Other: 6.7%Race
White86.0%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian3.2%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
8%
18–24
4%
25–44
16%
45–64
35%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.90
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads62.8% ▲ 62% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma62 (3.8%)
HS Graduate303 (18.5%)
Some College88 (5.4%)
Associates156 (9.5%)
Bachelors156 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree873 (53.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 18.5%Some College: 5.4%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 53.3%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad18.5%
Some College5.4%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate53.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,435 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$359,600 ▲ 29% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$680/mo
Total Housing Units1,272
Vacant Units312

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
58%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
18%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
55%
About Kent, CT

Kent is a city in Connecticut, located in Northwest Hills County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,987 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.7 years.

Economically, Kent is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,435 is above the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Kent is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $359,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $680 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kent is highly educated. 62.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.96%).

Kent, CT offers residents above-average earning potential within Connecticut.

ZIP Codes in Kent
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06757 1,987 $95,435 $359,600 $680 3.3% 62.8% 70.1%