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Kent City, MI
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Kent City, MI
At a Glance
How Kent City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kent City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kent City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kent City residents earn a median household income of $74,375 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,109. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,705 business establishments, including 1,419 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kent City is $134,100 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,017. Median rent is $325/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Kent City reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,973/100K.
Education
11.1% of adults in Kent City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kent City has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.