Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Kent City is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,218. Residents earn $74,375 per year, which is 1% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kent City receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Kent City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kent City is $74,375, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Kent City is $134,100, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $325 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Kent City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches, including 48.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
| English Only | 73.0% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 27.0% |
| 101% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,375 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,109 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,198 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $88,553 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 17,705 |
| County GDP | $60,316M |
| Restaurants | 1,419 |
| Healthcare | 1,927 |
| Retail | 2,160 |
| Manufacturing | 1,097 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,376 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.50% |
| Commute Time | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| Census Median | $134,100 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $324,017 |
| Median List Price | $357,500 |
| Median List Price | $357,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $136 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.9% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $325 |
| 72% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,232 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,278 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,531 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,980 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,189 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,376 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.50% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% |
| Depression | 29.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,630/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,927 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 50 |
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.5 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 48.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 51.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 49.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
| Elevation | 838 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 909/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2264°N, 85.7555°W |
| County FIPS | 26081 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.65 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 909/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 31 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,927 |
| Restaurants | 1,419 |
| Retail Stores | 2,160 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 50 |
| Avg Commute | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |