In Kent, Maryland, the median home price is $392,677, compared with the Maryland median of $446,574; median household income is $80,147; the population is 19,346; schools rate 4.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 96.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Kent at a glance
Population
19,346
Median Household Income
$80,147
Typical Home Value
$392,677
School District Rating
4.9
Violent Crime Rate
96.8
Avg Commute Time
25.4
About Kent
Kent has a population of 19,346. The median home value is $392,677, 12% below the Maryland median. Median household income is $80,147 (23% below the Maryland median). The most populated towns are 4, Chestertown, 1, Massey, and 5, Edesville.
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.
County rankings in Maryland
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Kent at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Kent?
- Kent has a population of 19,346 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Kent?
- The median home value in Kent is $392,677. 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 $80,147 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Kent in?
- Kent is in Maryland.
- 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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