Kentwood, MI

Kentwood, Michigan

Kentwood, Michigan, in Kent county, is 4 miles SE of Wyoming, Michigan (center to center) and 115 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Part of the surrounding Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Kentwood is home to some 45,255 residents.

The People and Families of Kentwood

In Kentwood, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kentwood had a median family income of $55,615. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Kentwood.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($1,500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Kentwood. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Kentwood Housing

According to the 2000 census, 61% of the housing in Kentwood was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Kentwood, 96% of commuters drive to work. People in Kentwood expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Kentwood, MI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Kentwood Almanac

Kentwood Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Kentwood Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Kentwood residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Kentwood, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Kentwood High Schools (2004)

EAST KENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
6230 KALAMAZOO AVENUE SE
616-698-6700
Serves 1,922 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18

KENTWOOD COMMUNITY ED. CENTER
28 60TH STREET SE
616-261-6166
A Non-traditional School
Serves 246 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20

WEDGWOOD CAMPUS
3300 36TH STREET SE
616-831-5609
A Special Education School
A Title I school.
Serves 115 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.8

Kentwood Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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