Kentwood, Michigan has an overall cost of living index of 95.0, which is 5.0 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,260 per month, while the typical home is valued around $268,200. Households earn a median of $74,373 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$74,373
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,260
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$268,200
Median Home Value
Census ACS
95.0
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
95.0
Goods
94.1
Rents / Housing
88.8
Services
92.7
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $109,330 |
| Registered Nurse | $85,880 |
| Elementary Teacher | $62,780 |
| Electrician | $65,560 |
| Accountant | $81,540 |
| Plumber | $70,110 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $223,710 |
| Civil Engineer | $92,310 |
| Operations Manager | $125,470 |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,320 |
| Health Services Manager | $138,240 |
| Truck Driver | $55,300 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $107,180 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
54,296
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.1 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
4
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,132
Per month
Avg Home Value
$248,025
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 49508 | — | $1,136 | $226,900 |
| ZIP 49512 | — | $1,126 | $268,900 |
| ZIP 49546 | — | $1,208 | $355,000 |
| ZIP 49548 | — | $1,056 | $141,300 |
January Avg
24°F
July Avg
72°F
Sunny Days / Year
212
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.1
fair
Hospitals
130
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
96.1%
Kentwood has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 95.0. The US national average is 100, so Kentwood is 5.0 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Kentwood is $1,260 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Kentwood is $74,373 per year.
The median home value in Kentwood is $268,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Kentwood is not yet available.
Tax data for Michigan is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
