Kentwood, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Kentwood, Michigan Summary
Life in Kentwood research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Kentwood over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Kentwood:
The population in Kentwood is 53,884.
The median home value in Kentwood is $186,000.
The median income in Kentwood is $60,505.
The cost of living in Kentwood is 92 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Kentwood is $1,016.
The unemployment rate in Kentwood is 4.0%.
The poverty rate in Kentwood is 10.0%.
Table Of Contents
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
1,455
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,796.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
19.21%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kentwood / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,455 | 2,796.6 | 1,838.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 180 | 346.0 | 478.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.9 | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 22 | 42.3 | 44.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 120 | 230.6 | 365.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,275 | 2,450.6 | 1,360.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 143 | 274.9 | 233.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 890 | 1,710.6 | 943.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 242 | 465.1 | 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
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Population over time in Kentwood
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 51,780 | 0.5% |
| 2020 | 51,525 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 51,154 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 50,761 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 50,286 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 49,736 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 49,264 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 48,877 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 48,531 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 48,242 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kentwood
| Race | Kentwood | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.1% | 74.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 18.1% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 9.1% | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 9.7% | 5.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Kentwood
| Gender | Kentwood | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kentwood for adults over 25
| Education | Kentwood | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kentwood, Michigan
| Income | Kentwood | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 8.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.3% | 9.0% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.0% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.3% | 17.9% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.3% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% | 6.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.0% | 6.6% | 9.5% |
