Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Kettering, OH is cheaper. The median home price in Kettering, OH is approximately $107,500 and in Middletown, OH it is approximately $172,700 — a difference of $65,200.

Question 2

Is Kettering, OH or Middletown, OH more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Middletown, OH is more walkable. Kettering, OH has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Middletown, OH has a Walk Score of 9/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Kettering, OH	Middletown, OH
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$108K ✓ Lower price	$173K
Median Rent	$899 ✓ Lower rent	$929
Median Income	$54K	$64K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Low	Low
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	9/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	31/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	N/A	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	6.9/10	6.9/10
Best for	Budget familiesFirst‑time homebuyersRemote workers who value a quiet environment	Families seeking affordable suburban livingStudents or faculty at Butler UniversityRetirees wanting low cost of living

Kettering, OH vs Middletown, OH

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