Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Kettering, OH is cheaper. The median home price in Kettering, OH is approximately $107,500 and in Lakewood, OH it is approximately $221,000 — a difference of $113,500.

Question 2

Is Kettering, OH or Lakewood, OH more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Lakewood, OH is more walkable. Kettering, OH has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Lakewood, OH has a Walk Score of 59/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Kettering, OH	Lakewood, OH
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$108K ✓ Lower price	$221K
Median Rent	$899 ✓ Lower rent	$940
Median Income	$54K	$63K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Low	Low
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	59/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	4/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	31/100	65/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	N/A	16 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.9/10 ✓ Better schools	6.7/10
Best for	Budget familiesFirst‑time homebuyersRemote workers who value a quiet environment	Young professionalsStudentsCleveland commuters

Kettering, OH vs Lakewood, OH

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