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Kent, CT

Kent, CT.

Population: 2,125 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kent, CT is $573,672 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $485,500 after a median 151.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$573,672

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

151.5

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$573,672
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+19.7%
5-year appreciation
+38.1%
10-year appreciation
+100.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$573,672
House Price Index (state)
307.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$485,500
Median list price
$837,500
Median price per sqft
$337
Median days on market
151.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
103.0%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+3.0%
New listings (monthly)
3

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,207/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,877/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,441/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,816/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Kent Center School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
A11
Flood risk level
High
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sarney Farm (5.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
285
Days with Moderate air quality
72
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
183

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,688
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,406

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (23 mi)
National parks include
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Ripley Field (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dutchess County Airport (POU) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SHARON HOSPITAL, CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
46.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,312
Households with broadband internet
91.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

KentState medianUS median
Median home value$573,672$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$485,500$450,000$325,000
Median days on market152 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,312$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Kent, CT?
$573,672.
What is the median sale price in Kent, CT?
$485,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Kent, CT?
Median days on market: 151.5 days.
What is typical rent in Kent, CT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,877/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is Kent, CT in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A11.
What is the radon potential in Kent, CT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kent, CT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kent, CT?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Kent, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kent, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kent, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Kent

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