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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

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$249,000
12% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,205/mo
4% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.4%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
22,134
Median year built: 1983

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$249,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$323,449
Median Sale Price
$332,450
Median List Price
$347,400
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

60.4%
Owner-Occupied
39.6%
Renter-Occupied
60%
40%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent: $1,205/mo · Zillow rent: $1,692/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Days on Market
27 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
36
Price Drops
24.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$214
Active Inventory
54
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
27.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1983
Average age of housing stock: 43 years
Homeownership Rate
60.4%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$249,000
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$323,449
Median Sale Price$332,450
Median List Price$347,400
Price Per Sq Ft$214

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,205
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,692
FMR Studio$807
FMR 1-Bedroom$891
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,113
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,419
FMR 4-Bedroom$1,588

Market

Days on Market27
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops24.1%
Homes Sold36
Active Inventory54
Price Per Sq Ft$214

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied60.4%
Renter-Occupied39.6%
Homeownership Rate60.4%
Total Housing Units22,134
Median Year Built1983
Rent Burden27.3%