Kettering is a larger medium-sized city located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 57,028 people and 24 associated neighborhoods, Kettering is the 13th largest community in Ohio.Kettering is a decidedly white-collar city, with fully 100.00% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Kettering is a city of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Kettering who work in management occupations (25.00%), office and administrative support (24.24%), and healthcare (23.11%). A relatively large number of people in Kettering telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 32.01% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Kettering is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Kettering’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. The city of Kettering is a decent size, but despite this, it doesn't have a viable public transit system that people can use to get to work.Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Kettering. 53.98% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. The per capita income in Kettering in 2022 was $78,593, which is wealthy relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $314,372 for a family of four. Kettering is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Kettering home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Kettering residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Kettering include German, English, Italian, Irish, and European. The most common language spoken in Kettering is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.
