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
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 Market | 27 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 24.1% |
| Homes Sold | 36 |
| Active Inventory | 54 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $214 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 22,134 |
| Median Year Built | 1983 |
| Rent Burden | 27.3% |
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