In Kenton, Kentucky, the median home price is $291,563, compared with the Kentucky median of $237,175; median household income is $80,548; the population is 171,288; schools rate 6.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 139.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Kenton at a glance
Population
171,288
Median Household Income
$80,548
Typical Home Value
$291,563
School District Rating
6.4
Violent Crime Rate
139.9
Avg Commute Time
22.3
About Kenton
Kenton has a population of 171,288. The median home value is $291,563, 23% above the Kentucky median. Median household income is $80,548 (26% above the Kentucky median). The most populated towns are Covington, Independence, and Piner-Visalia.
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 Kenton
3 towns, by population.
County rankings in Kentucky
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Kenton at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Kenton?
- Kenton has a population of 171,288 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Kenton?
- The median home value in Kenton is $291,563. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Kenton?
- Median household income in Kenton is $80,548 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Kenton in?
- Kenton is in Kentucky.
- How many towns are in Kenton?
- Kenton contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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