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Kent City, MI


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Kent City, Michigan

Kent City, Michigan, in Kent county, is 18 miles N of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 109 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metropolitan area. Kent City contains a population of approximately 1,061.

The People and Families of Kent City

In Kent City, about 54% of adults are married. Kent City has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kent City had a median family income of $42,375.

Kent City Housing

Kent City has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 75% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the village are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Kent City, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Kent City, MI

Comparing Kent City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity77
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men42
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income64
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better31
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents68
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
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