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.
Median Household Income
$74,373
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,260
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$268,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
95.0
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is 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
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
41
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,249
Per month
Avg Home Value
$314,900
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Kentwood?
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.
What is the median rent in Kentwood?
The median gross rent in Kentwood is $1,260 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Kentwood?
The median household income in Kentwood is $74,373 per year.
What is the median home value in Kentwood?
The median home value in Kentwood is $268,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Kentwood?
Air quality data for Kentwood is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Kentwood?
Tax data for Michigan is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
