About Kettering
Set in the central part of Maryland, Kettering is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Kettering is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 5.49 square miles.
📰 Kettering News Today
- VIDEO: Fire tears through Prince George's County home WJLA · Jun 3
- Early morning fire damages home in Kettering FOX 5 DC · Jun 3
- No one hurt in Kettering house fire DC News Now · Feb 21
- VIDEO: Fire tears through Prince George's County home WBFF · Jun 3
- Kettering Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Kettering Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Maryland — one of 536 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Kettering
- House of Chang
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Bird Sanctuary · Zoo
- Old Maryland Farm · Zoo
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMaryland
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area5.49 sq mi
Coordinates38.8897, -76.7903