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Kentwood, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Barry County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
54,114 Population 2,587/sq mi density
$73,647 Median Income $35,843 per capita
$249,000 Home Value $323,449 Zillow
$1,205 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
310 Violent Crime/100K 2,125 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,647 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$249,000 home value, $1,205/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
310 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Kentwood, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,647
2% below
$35,843 per capita
Home Value
$249,000
12% below
Zillow: $323,449
Median Rent
$1,205/mo
4% above
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
310/100K
18% below
2,125/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%
4% above
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Kentwood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kentwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
88%
Rent
104%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
82%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kentwood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kentwood residents earn a median household income of $73,647 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,843. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,064 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kentwood is $249,000 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,449. Median rent is $1,205/month, with 27.3% 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 1983.

Safety & Crime

Kentwood reports 310 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,125/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

35.1% of adults in Kentwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kentwood has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population54,114
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density2,587/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,647
Per Capita$35,843
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$2,346M
Avg Weekly Wage$966

Housing

A+
Home Value$249,000
Rent$1,205
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$323,449
Housing Units22,134
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

F
Violent310/100K
Property2,125/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault228/100K
Burglary325/100K

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,873/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation748 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Kentwood was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.