Kentwood, MI

Living in Kentwood

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 15
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 80
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Public Safety 47
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Airports 18
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Hospitals 84
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Colleges 27
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Schools 20
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Residents

52k Population +3.5k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated
63% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian9%
Black21%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate26%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$5.9k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$159k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$803 Median Monthly Rent +$176 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
LP gas2%
Utility gas86%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kentwood

United States45
Michigan58
Grand Rapids Metro Area39
Kent County46

Property Crime in Kentwood

United States48
Michigan43
Grand Rapids Metro Area29
Kent County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump43%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 18
Feb 26 2 13
Mar 35 2 7
Apr 47 3 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 71 3 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 40 3 4
Dec 29 2 16

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kentwood

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kentwood, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Kentwood, MI

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Colleges

Colleges near Kentwood, MI

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Calvin University
3 miles, N
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Davenport University
4 miles, SE
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Aquinas College
6 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Kentwood, MI

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Airports

Airports near Kentwood, MI

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