Kentwood, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
HomeSnacks is reader-supported. When you click through real estate links on our site, we earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.
Kentwood, Michigan Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
51,780
Unemployment
3.9%
Poverty
11.0%
Median Home
$169,700
Median Income
$55,046
Median Rent
$967
Kentwood SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
9.5
Safety
5
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
9
Kentwood, MI Crime Report
1,436
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,747.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
17.12%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kentwood / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,436 | 2,747.6 | 1,838.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 229 | 438.2 | 478.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 4 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 26 | 49.7 | 44.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 171 | 327.2 | 365.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,207 | 2,309.5 | 1,360.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 166 | 317.6 | 233.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 837 | 1,601.5 | 943.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 204 | 390.3 | 184.5 | 246.0 |
Kentwood, MI Cost Of Living
92
Kentwood's Overall Cost Of Living
Kentwood's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Kentwood | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 77 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 103 | 100 | |
Rankings for Kentwood in Michigan
Map Of Kentwood, MI
Best Places Around Kentwood
1
East Grand Rapids, MI
Population 11,855
2
Forest Hills, MI
Population 28,690
3
Jenison, MI
Population 17,851
4
Byron Center, MI
Population 6,653
5
Hudsonville, MI
Population 7,353
6
Rockford, MI
Population 6,310
7
Northview, MI
Population 15,209
8
Wyoming, MI
Population 75,999
9
Cutlerville, MI
Population 17,988
10
Grandville, MI
Population 15,906
Population over time in Kentwood
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 51,780 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 51,525 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 51,154 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 50,761 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 50,286 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 49,736 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 49,264 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 48,877 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 48,531 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 48,242 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kentwood
| Race | Kentwood | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.2% | 74.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 20.8% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 9.3% | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 10.0% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Kentwood
| Gender | Kentwood | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kentwood for adults over 25
| Education | Kentwood | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Kentwood, Michigan
| Income | Kentwood | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.3% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.3% | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.9% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.7% | 14.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 5.7% | 8.3% |
