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Kentwood, MI


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Kentwood, Michigan

Introduction to Kentwood, Michigan

Kentwood, Michigan, in Kent county, is 4 miles SE of Wyoming, Michigan and 115 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Part of the surrounding Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metro area, Kentwood is home to some 45,255 residents.

Kentwood History

The present city of Kentwood was originally a part of the Paris Township. Many of the early settlers in this area came from New York. Barney Burton was the first person to build a house in this area. Paris Township was established in 1839. Over the years, land from the Paris Township was annexed to the neighboring cities of Wyoming and Grand Rapids. To prevent any more annexation, the remaining area of Paris Township was incorporated as a city in 1967, and named Kentwood.

Kentwood and nearby Attractions

  • Big Dip Indoor Water Park
  • Dana Couture
  • Heritage Hill Historical Society
  • Grand Gallery
  • Grand Rapids Children's Museum
  • LE Kaufman Golf Course

Things To Do In Kentwood

Kentwood and its neighboring areas offer a range of diverse activities. Grand Rapids is a very popular tourist destination with a vibrant nightlife. Great dining opportunities are also available in this area. More locally, the Kentwood recreation department arranges leisure and sports activities to be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Kentwood Transportation

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Kentwood Higher Education

There are several colleges in the vicinity, including Aquinas College, Calvin College and Grand Rapids Community College.

High Points

Kentwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 8%Kentwood Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 13%Kentwood College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 15%Kentwood Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 19%Kentwood Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Kentwood, MI

Comparing Kentwood 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
Well-Paid Single Women89
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Men89
Female Share of the Population65
Racial Diversity610
Male Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
College Educated Adults79
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use37
Walking and Biking to Work26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
People Living Alone86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Affordability of Rents72
Affordability of Property Taxes63

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime64
Low Violent Crime64

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