KentOhio
Kent is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the largest city in Portage County.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Kent
Set in the northeastern part of Ohio, Kent is a thriving city counting 27,720 people who proudly call it home.
Kent holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.49 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,921 residents per square mile.
What Makes Kent Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Kent — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 27,720.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Kent
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Distinguished Alumnus · Museum
- Kenneth W. Berger Hearing Aid Museum and Archives · Museum
- Kent State University Museum · Museum
- May 4th Visitors Center · Museum
- School of Art Gallery · Art gallery
- Spark Innovation Studios · Attraction
- The Crawford Gallery · Art gallery
- The Payto Student Gallery · Art gallery
- Uumbaji Gallery · Art gallery
- JMC Alumni Hall of Fame · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kent
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Kent
- Brimfield Elementary School
- Davey Elementary School
- Holden Elementary School
- Longcoy Elementary School
- Stanton Middle School
- Theodore Roosevelt High School
- Walls Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.