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Kentwood, MI

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Kentwood.

Population: 95,870 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Kentwood, MI is $320,148 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $330,500 after a median 9 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,556/month. 34 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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$320,148

Typical home value

+3.1%

1-year change

9

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$320,148
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+26.5%
10-year appreciation
+116.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$320,388
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
$330,500
Median list price
$329,900
Median price per sqft
$194
1-year sale-price change
+6.2%
Median days on market
9 days
Homes sold (recent period)
300
For-sale inventory
190
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
137
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
15 days
New listings (monthly)
102

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,556/mo
1-year rent change
+4.8%
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
34
Elementary schools
17
Middle schools
5
High schools
8
Charter schools
7
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
New Branches Charter Academy, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Kentwood Public Schools
Schools include
New Branches Charter Academy, KenOSha Park Elementary, Sherwood Global Studies Academy, East Kentwood Freshman Campus, Discovery Elementary

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
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
96
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
3
Nearest Superfund site
Kentwood Landfill (1.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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
47.8°F
Average high
57.7°F
Average low
38.6°F
Annual precipitation
39.1 in
Annual snowfall
76.3 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
12.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
758
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
89,442
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
64,802

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) (0 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
14
Hospitals include
COREWELL HEALTH ZEELAND HOSPITAL, BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL, SPECTRUM HEALTH UNITED HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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
29.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,009
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

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

KentwoodState medianUS median
Typical home value$320,148$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$330,500$265,000$325,000
Median days on market9 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,556/mo$1,505/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,009$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 Kentwood, MI?
$320,148.
What is the median sale price in Kentwood, MI?
$330,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Kentwood, MI?
Median days on market: 9 days.
What is typical rent in Kentwood, MI?
Typical rent: $1,556/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kentwood, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, tornado.
Is Kentwood, MI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 96 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Kentwood, 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 Kentwood, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kentwood, MI?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Kentwood Landfill, 1.5 mi.
How many schools serve Kentwood, MI?
34 schools (17 elementary, 5 middle, 8 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Kentwood, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 12.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kentwood, MI?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kentwood, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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