Living in Kentwood (Michigan)
Kentwood (Michigan) is a large place in Michigan, United States, home to 51,357 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 4%, #335 of 9,771), first-time home buyers (top 4%, #315 of 8,006), movers on a budget (top 5%, #599 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kentwood (Michigan)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It is part of Greater Grand Rapids, 11 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 01 min and sets around 23:11; in late June it sets around 3:25.
How Kentwood (Michigan) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 65 | #842 of 11,898 | #55 of 300 | Map |
| Low-income household | 63 | #335 of 9,771 | #10 of 247 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #536 of 8,006 | #36 of 204 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #421 of 6,237 | #36 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #4,841 of 9,474 | #87 of 237 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #2,976 of 9,474 | #59 of 237 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,594 of 10,762 | #65 of 275 | Map |
| Single professional | 60 | #1,703 of 4,537 | #33 of 122 | Map |
| Young professional | 62 | #1,681 of 4,444 | #31 of 118 | Map |
| DINKS | 63 | #1,639 of 3,053 | #31 of 88 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #379 of 7,271 | #12 of 186 | Map |
| Commuter | 73 | #1,227 of 6,227 | #29 of 161 | Map |
| Car-free household | 60 | #1,670 of 3,933 | #33 of 104 | Map |
| Student | 57 | #1,700 of 2,119 | #45 of 53 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 66 | #315 of 8,006 | #14 of 204 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 60 | #599 of 12,111 | #14 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 56 | #1,854 of 4,114 | #40 of 111 | Map |
| Expat professional | 68 | #1,894 of 7,271 | #32 of 186 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 68 | #2,075 of 9,474 | #53 of 237 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #9,471 of 18,063 | #384 of 485 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 13 | #11,487 of 16,523 | #313 of 443 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 46 | #8,531 of 18,063 | #381 of 485 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #2,241 of 16,523 | #40 of 443 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 75 | #1,167 of 21,167 | #23 of 544 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #679 of 12,111 | #48 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 70 | #2,078 of 12,111 | #35 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 54 | #1,816 of 4,750 | #52 of 127 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Cutlerville 4 km
- Wyoming (Michigan) 7 km
- East Grand Rapids 8 km
- Byron Center 9 km
- Grand Rapids (Michigan) 11 km
- Grandville 11 km
- Jenison 13 km
- Forest Hills (Michigan) 16 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.