Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Kentwood, MI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,126
Population
56,537
Renter Mix
40% Rent
An amenity-laden suburb adjacent to Grand Rapid’s international airport
Airport
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Great Location
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Commuter
The city of Kentwood sits immediately west of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids. Kentwood sits just eight miles south of the city of Grand Rapids, making it easy for residents to find job opportunities and dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Kentwood features several community parks, including Old Farm Park, Pinewood Park, and East Paris Nature Park. Abundant retailers, restaurants, and entertainment options await in Kentwood near 28th Street. Big-box stores, popular retailers, supermarkets, well-known restaurants, and local shops and eateries make Kentwood the convenient suburb that it is. Apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes in Kentwood range from affordable to upscale, so there’s something for everyone in this amenity-laden suburb.
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44th Street Retail
East Kentwood
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,654
Average: $83,482
Education
15,893
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
30,873
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kentwood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Kentwood, MI is $1,125 for one bedroom, $1,310 for two bedrooms, and $1,361 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kentwood has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,125/month
705 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kentwood, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Calvin College Observatory
- Grand Rapids Children's Museum
- Highland Park
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
- Grand Rapids Public Museum
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Gerald R Ford International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.