In Kent, Delaware, the median home price is $369,971; median household income is $74,477; the population is 187,604; schools rate 6.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 431.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.5 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Kent at a glance
Population
187,604
Median Household Income
$74,477
Typical Home Value
$369,971
School District Rating
6.0
Violent Crime Rate
431.8
Avg Commute Time
26.5
About Kent
Kent has a population of 187,604. The median home value is $369,971, 7% below the Delaware median. Median household income is $74,477 (12% below the Delaware median). The most populated towns are Dover, Central Kent, and Smyrna.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Kent
7 towns, by population.
Kent at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Kent?
- Kent has a population of 187,604 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Kent?
- The median home value in Kent is $369,971. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Kent?
- Median household income in Kent is $74,477 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Kent in?
- Kent is in Delaware.
- How many towns are in Kent?
- Kent contains 7 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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