Kent, OH
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$266 Avg asking sale price
$11 Avg asking lease rate
7,464 SF Avg unit lease size
6,533 SF Avg building size for sale
5.50% Average cap rate

Kent's Demographic Profile

Kent has 11,057 households and a median income of $37,401, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 28,517
# Households 11,057
Median age 28
Median household income $37,401
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 6,768
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Kent $457 5,335 SF
Tallmadge $100 6,266 SF
Munroe Falls $69 1,033 SF
Stow $430 2,697 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Tallmadge $297 14,327 SF 10.48%
Akron $290 15,461 SF 10.48%
Windham $19 5,252 SF 20.00%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Kent

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

3800 Grace Dr

Kent, OH 44240

  • 2,392 SF Multifamily
  • $279,900
For Sale

244 N Water St

Kent, OH 44240

  • 11,000 SF Retail Building
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

Kelso Medical Building-Contig Lots & Parking

Kent, OH 44240

  • 6,400 SF Office Building
  • $950,000
For Sale

7-Eleven

Stow, OH 44224

  • 4,000 SF Retail Building
  • 5.50% Cap Rate
  • $4,609,440
For Sale

4260 State Route 43

Kent, OH 44240

  • 1,708 SF Retail Building
  • $659,000
For Sale

429 Portage Blvd

Kent, OH 44240

  • 26,742 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,950,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Kent pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Kent $266 6,533 SF
Tallmadge $136 20,826 SF
Munroe Falls $129 2,493 SF
Stow $253 8,328 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Kent alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Kent or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Kent 28,517 11,057 28 $37,401 2 6,768 1%
Brady Lake 445 213 37 $27,954 2 106 1%
Tallmadge 17,516 7,248 46 $83,248 2 1,741 -2%
Munroe Falls 4,988 2,041 47 $71,475 2 338 -1%
Stow 34,373 14,607 42 $82,500 2 4,486 -1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Kent, OH and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Kent

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Is Kent a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Kent offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Kent?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Kent. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Kent?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Kent. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Kent compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Kent. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Kent acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Kent, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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