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Kentwood, Michigan by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Kentwood was 3.9 per 1,000 residents in 2024, 11% lower than the statewide rate (4.4). The median household income is $74,373 and the median home value is $268,200. Population: about 54,296 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2024. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Kentwood?
Kentwood's violent-crime rate for 2024 was 3.9 per 1,000 residents, based on 209 offenses reported to the FBI. That is 11% lower than the Michigan rate (4.4), and close to the national rate (3.6). 1 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,176 (21.8 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2021, when 182 were reported, the count is up 15%.
| Offense (2024) | Kentwood count | Per 1,000 | Michigan per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 209 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 3.6 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Rape | 32 | 0.59 | 0.57 | 0.39 |
| Robbery | 20 | 0.37 | 0.31 | 0.61 |
| Aggravated assault | 156 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 1,176 | 21.8 | 14.0 | 17.6 |
| Burglary | 116 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.3 |
| Larceny-theft | 871 | 16.2 | 9.8 | 12.7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 189 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
How has crime in Kentwood changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 182 | 1,277 | 1 |
| 2022 | 244 | 1,211 | 2 |
| 2023 | 278 | 1,494 | 3 |
| 2024 | 209 | 1,176 | 1 |
| 2025 | not reported in full | – | – |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Kentwood Police Department's own reports.
How does Kentwood compare with Michigan?
Kentwood's median household earns $74,373 a year, close to the state figure ($72,875). The median owner-occupied home is worth $268,200 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,260 a month. About 54,296 people live on 21 square miles of land, roughly 2,596 per square mile. The city lies in Kent County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Kentwood | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,296 | 10,077,761 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $74,373 | $72,875 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $268,200 | $231,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,260 | $1,129 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 10.4% | 13.2% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 36.7% | 32.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 61.3% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.1 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Kentwood?
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in Kentwood: Kentwood Landfill. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Kent County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Kentwood?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Kentwood city limits (all active that day). Roads listed: M-37. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Kentwood?
Inside the city limits there are 19 public schools (2024-25) and 1 private schools (2023-24). 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home is in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: White Pine Trail State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Kentwood
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Kentwood city limits, plus 6 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Mr Gun Dealer (Grand Rapids) and Walmart #3453 (Wyoming).
Liquor stores
7 liquor stores are on the map inside the Kentwood city limits: Bailey's Grove Beverages (Kentwood), Buddy's Liquor (Kentwood), East Paris Liquor (Kentwood), Joe's Party Store (Grand Rapids), Kentwood Liquor Store (Kentwood), Mother Hubbard Party Store and Tiny Giant Liquor Store (Kentwood). Michigan has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Kentwood city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Kentwood?
In 2024, Kentwood had 3.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (209 reported), 11% lower than the Michigan rate (4.4). The property-crime rate was 21.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Kentwood?
$74,373 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $72,875 for Michigan.
How much do homes cost in Kentwood?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $268,200 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $231,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Kentwood?
Kent County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Wyoming, MI (6 mi) · Grand Rapids, MI (6 mi) · Kalamazoo, MI (42 mi) · Battle Creek, MI (44 mi) · Lansing, MI (54 mi) · Elkhart, IN (85 mi)
More: Michigan statewide numbers · county page: Kent County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Kentwood city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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