Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Kettering, OH is cheaper. The median home price in Kettering, OH is approximately $107,500 and in Parma, OH it is approximately $140,800 — a difference of $33,300.

Question 2

Is Kettering, OH or Parma, OH more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Parma, OH is more walkable. Kettering, OH has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Parma, OH has a Walk Score of 40/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Kettering, OH	Parma, OH
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$108K ✓ Lower price	$141K
Median Rent	$899 ✓ Lower rent	$957
Median Income	$54K	$65K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Low ✓ More stable	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	40/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	Minimal transit ✓ Better 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 ✓ Better schools	6.7/10
Best for	Budget familiesFirst‑time homebuyersRemote workers who value a quiet environment	budget-conscious familiesretirees looking for a quiet placeremote workers who can rely on car access

Kettering, OH vs Parma, OH

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