Kettering is a city located in Montgomery County, Ohio, serving as an inner suburb of Dayton. According to the 2020 census, the city had a population of 57,862, making it the most populous suburb in the Dayton metropolitan area.
As a suburban community within the greater Dayton region, Kettering functions as a residential and commercial hub for the area. Its status as the largest suburb by population reflects its significance within the local metropolitan economy and development patterns.