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Kentwood, MI Community

35 discussions from residents and visitors

James Lewis

Freelancing from Kentwood -experience?

Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. Median household income is $73,647, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Should I be concerned? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not p...

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Mateo Ramos

Working in Kentwood -salaries realistic?

Hey folks, Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this?

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Violet Diaz

How is the nightlife in Kentwood?

I'm retired and Rent is about $1,205/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $73,647 in Kentwood. The median home value here is around $249,000, which is actually reasonable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestl...

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Luke G.

Best coffee shops in Kentwood?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $1,205/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. With a population of 54,114, Kentwood is a smaller city. Median household income is $73,647, which feels about average for the area. ...

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Mia Watson

Is Kentwood getting better or worse?

So, I'm retired and Household incomes average around $73,647 in Kentwood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definite...

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Autumn W.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Kentwood?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and With a population of 54,114, Kentwood is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Looking forwa...

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Lisa B.

Day-to-day life in Kentwood, MI

First post here. Household incomes average around $73,647 in Kentwood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Leo Miller

Working in Kentwood -salaries realistic?

Hi all, I've been here for 1 years and Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Kentwood sits at 309.9 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I wrong here?

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Cameron Thompson

Moving to Kentwood -what should I know?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Oliver Ramirez

Is Kentwood good for remote workers?

First post here. I'm originally from Los Angeles and Homes are going for about $249,000 on average. Rent is about $1,205/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Anyone in...

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Ashley G.

Best neighborhoods in Kentwood

Longtime lurker here, Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,205/month for a decent place. Median household income is $73,647, which feels about average for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school syst...

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Gianna Cox

Best coffee shops in Kentwood?

We have two kids and Rent is about $1,205/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $249,000 on average. With a population of 54,114, Kentwood is a smaller city. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has inv...

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Amelia

Remote worker thinking about Kentwood

Alright, Been living here since 2022. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Let me know your thoughts. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in...

5 replies 21 upvotes moving
Daniel T.

Thinking about relocating to Kentwood from Baltimore

Hey, I'm retired and Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $249,000, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I overthi...

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Xavier Wright

Kentwood is underrated, change my mind

Random thought, I'm retired and Homes are going for about $249,000 on average. The median home value here is around $249,000, which is actually reasonable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. What neighborhoods would you sug...

6 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
Mateo Ramos

Considering Kentwood vs New York -help me decide

Been meaning to ask this. It's a a smaller city city with about 54,114 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighbor...

2 replies 26 upvotes moving
Jeremy C.

Top 5 things I love about Kentwood

We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,205/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is ...

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Lisa B.

Freelancing from Kentwood -experience?

Hi all, Crime rate is something to consider -Kentwood sits at 309.9 per 100K. Rent is about $1,205/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $249,000, which is actually reasonable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the ri...

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Weston Thompson

Healthcare options in Kentwood?

Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I wrong here?

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James Lewis

Is Kentwood getting better or worse?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a smaller city city with about 54,114 people. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What do you all think? The food scene here ...

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Xavier Wright

Top 5 things I love about Kentwood

Anyone else feel this way? Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What are your go-to spots?

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Amelia

Moving to Kentwood -what should I know?

Random thought, Just moved here 13 months ago and Homes are going for about $249,000 on average. The median home value here is around $249,000, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 54,114, Kentwood is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,205/month for a decent place. Night life is decent i...

0 replies 23 upvotes moving
wild_weston54

Working remotely from Kentwood

Random thought, I'm a college student here and It's a a smaller city city with about 54,114 people. You can expect to pay around $1,205 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. TIA! It...

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Natalie

Living in Kentwood -the reality

Anyone else feel this way? With a population of 54,114, Kentwood is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Xavier Wright

Is Kentwood good for remote workers?

Hey folks, With a population of 54,114, Kentwood is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Let me know your thoughts.

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Luna Gutierrez

How much do you pay for rent in Kentwood?

Curious what people think. Been living here since 2012. Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 54,114 people. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The weather takes some getting used...

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Sarah Morris

What Kentwood does better than anywhere else

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $1,205/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Kentwood sits at 309.9 per 100K. Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighbor...

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Ryan Garcia

Career opportunities in Kentwood, MI

So, You can expect to pay around $1,205 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. N...

11 replies 8 upvotes jobs
Jeremy C.

Cost of living reality check -Kentwood

Hey, I'm originally from Minneapolis and Homes are going for about $249,000 on average. With a population of 54,114, Kentwood is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your thoughts. Cheers. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in...

7 replies 26 upvotes housing
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