Kentwood SnackAbility
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Crime in Kentwood summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Kentwood. Key points include:
There were 1,385 total crimes in Kentwood in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Kentwood is 2,570.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Kentwood is 387.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Kentwood is 2,182.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Kentwood is 21.27% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Kentwood Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kentwood / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,385 | 2,570.0 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 209 | 387.8 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.9 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 20 | 37.1 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 156 | 289.5 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,176 | 2,182.2 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 116 | 215.2 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 871 | 1,616.2 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 189 | 350.7 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Kentwood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kentwood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kentwood is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kentwood is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Kentwood is $331,531.
The median income in Kentwood is $74,373.
Kentwood's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kentwood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kentwood | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 94 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Kentwood, MI Weather
The average high in Kentwood is 57.2° and the average low is 38.2°.
There are 77.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.8 inches of precipitation each year with 72.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kentwood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 72.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Kentwood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kentwood
The current population in Kentwood is 54,296. The population has increased 12.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54,296 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 54,114 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 54,042 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 53,884 | 4.1% |
| 2020 | 51,780 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 51,693 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 51,525 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 51,154 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 50,761 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 50,286 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 49,736 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 49,264 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 48,877 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 48,531 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 48,242 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kentwood
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Kentwood is:
52.3% White with 28,388 White residents.
21.5% African American with 11,692 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 68 American Indian residents.
9.9% Asian with 5,396 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 242 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 2,924 Two Or More residents.
10.3% Hispanic with 5,586 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kentwood | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.3% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 21.5% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 9.9% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.3% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Kentwood
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Kentwood is 51.2% female with 27,790 female residents.
Kentwood is 48.8% male with 26,506 male residents.
| Gender | Kentwood | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kentwood for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Kentwood completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Kentwood completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Kentwood completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Kentwood completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Kentwood completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Kentwood completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Kentwood completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Kentwood completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Kentwood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kentwood | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kentwood, Michigan
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3.7% of households in Kentwood earn Less than $10,000.
2.7% of households in Kentwood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.9% of households in Kentwood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.5% of households in Kentwood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.6% of households in Kentwood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.0% of households in Kentwood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.9% of households in Kentwood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.7% of households in Kentwood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.5% of households in Kentwood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.6% of households in Kentwood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kentwood | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.9% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.5% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.6% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.9% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.7% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.5% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.6% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
