Question 1

Is Hilliard, OH or Kettering, OH cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Kettering, OH is cheaper. The median home price in Hilliard, OH is approximately $299,300 and in Kettering, OH it is approximately $107,500 — a difference of $191,800.

Question 2

Is Hilliard, OH or Kettering, OH more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Hilliard, OH is more walkable. Hilliard, OH has a Walk Score of 38/100 and Kettering, OH has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Hilliard, OH or Kettering, OH?

Accepted Answer

Kettering, OH has higher-rated schools. Hilliard, OH has a school rating of 6.7/10 and Kettering, OH has a rating of 6.9/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Hilliard, OH or Kettering, OH?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Hilliard, OH	Kettering, OH
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$299K	$108K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$899 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$104K ✓ Higher income	$54K
Price Volatility	Low	Low
Getting Around
Walk Score	38/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	26/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	25/100	31/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	30 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.7/10	6.9/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families with kidsHigh‑earning commuters to ColumbusHomebuyers seeking solid schools	Budget familiesFirst‑time homebuyersRemote workers who value a quiet environment

Hilliard, OH vs Kettering, OH

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