Living in Kentwood, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kentwood · Census data 2020–2024
Kentwood has 54,296 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $74,373 (about the same as the Michigan median), the median home value is $268,200, the median rent is $1,260/month.
Kentwood at a glance
- Population
- 54,296
- Median age
- 35.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $74,373State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $268,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,260/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 61.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Kentwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Michigan median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kentwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kentwood the median home value is $268,200, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,260 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,579 a month in housing costs.
Kentwood median household income
The median household income in Kentwood is $74,373 and the income per person is $36,116. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Kentwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 22,322
- Owner-occupied
- 61.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.7%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.53
Kentwood demographics
- Population
- 54,296
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 21,245
- Foreign-born
- 19.2%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kentwood ›
Education in Kentwood
36.7% of adults 25 and older in Kentwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kentwood
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Kentwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentwood | 54,296 | $74,373 | $268,200 | $1,260 |
| East Grand Rapids | 11,445 | $166,610 | $521,300 | $1,862 |
| Cutlerville | 18,780 | $67,327 | $222,600 | $1,254 |
| Wyoming | 77,353 | $73,677 | $225,200 | $1,196 |
| Grand Rapids | 198,535 | $69,108 | $244,500 | $1,266 |
| Caledonia | 1,671 | $106,250 | $339,000 | $1,128 |
| Forest Hills | 28,695 | $158,005 | $498,500 | $1,958 |
| Grandville | 16,356 | $78,442 | $271,300 | $1,143 |
| Byron Center | 7,403 | $122,553 | $384,400 | $1,517 |
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What is the median household income in Kentwood, MI?
The median household income in Kentwood is $74,373, about the same as the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kentwood?
The median home value in Kentwood is $268,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Kentwood?
The median gross rent in Kentwood is $1,260 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Kentwood, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Michigan median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Kentwood?
The median age in Kentwood is 35.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Kentwood?
The average commute to work in Kentwood is 20 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kentwood?
The unemployment rate in Kentwood is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kentwood?
36.7% of adults in Kentwood have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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