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Kent City, MI

Kent City, MI.

Population: 5,599 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Kent City, MI is $335,069 — up 5.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $340,000 after a median 7 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, cold wave, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$335,069

Typical home value

+5.8%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$335,069
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
+16.5%
5-year appreciation
+30.7%
10-year appreciation
+112.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$335,069
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$340,000
Median list price
$354,950
Median price per sqft
$185
1-year sale-price change
-0.4%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,306/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,365/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,630/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,113/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,417/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.6 : 1
Schools include
Kent City Middle School, Kent City High School, Kent City Elementary School, Kent City Virtual Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sparta Landfill (6.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
153
Days with Moderate air quality
203
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
163

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,770
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
23,415

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Wilderness Airpark (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Muskegon County Airport (MKG) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
COREWELL HEALTH ZEELAND HOSPITAL, SPECTRUM HEALTH UNITED HOSPITAL, SPECTRUM HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,535 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
39.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,802
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
56.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
390,596
Average weekly wage
$1,243
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,398

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Kent CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$335,069$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$340,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market7 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,802$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Kent City, MI?
$335,069.
What is the median sale price in Kent City, MI?
$340,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Kent City, MI?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in Kent City, MI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,630/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kent City, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Kent City, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kent City, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kent City, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kent City, MI?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Kent City, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kent City, MI?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kent City, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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