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Kentwood

#13 in Best Suburbs to Live in Grand Rapids Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI
  • 90 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C-
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Kentwood is a suburb of Grand Rapids with a population of 51,154. Kentwood is in Kent County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Kentwood offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Kentwood there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Kentwood and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Kentwood are highly rated.
    About Kentwood...
    Population
    51,154

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $138,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $831
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      43%
    • Own
      57%
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    Kentwood Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      245.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      53.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      70.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      350.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,628.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      128.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      13%

    Working in Kentwood

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $50,689
    National
    $55,322
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    Kentwood Reviews

    90 reviews
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    Kentwood is the place to be! The diversity is admirable and is a great city to be raised up in, it truly prepares you for the real world. It's the perfect combination of busy and laid back; you get a mixture of city life and suburb life as well.
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    Great place to live. Quiet, safe, and many nearby amenities and attractions to prevent boredom. Personally, I enjoy the many hiking and biking trails around all year long. My one request would be that they plow and salt the paved trails more frequently in the winter, but they do a decent job regardless and I greatly appreciate it!
    It is a growing area with more and more restaurants and services being built up. I get accessible to everything I need and enjoy with good security and kind people. The living standard here is in a medium level, and if you enjoy the peaceful life I would highly recommend this place as the best of the bests!