What are the schools like in Kent City, MI?

Kent City is served primarily by Kent City Community Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.8:1.

What is the median household income in Kent City?

The median household income in Kent City, MI is $68,542 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Kent City, MI?

Kent City has an average high temperature of 31.7°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.0 inches.

Kent City, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Kent City, MI affordable or expensive?

Kent City's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kent City is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $130,600 and the median rent is $475 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kent City, MI?

Kent City has a violent crime rate of 460.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1850.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kent City, MI a Good Place to Live?

Kent City is a small town of 1,379 in Michigan, with a median household income of $68,542 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Kent City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kent City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kent City city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.2

Kent City's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kent City costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kent City, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$130,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$475	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,542	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Kent City's violent crime rate is 460.5 per 100,000 residents — 21% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

460.5 /100k

Property Crime

1850.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Kent City is served primarily by Kent City Community Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kent City, MI	National Avg
School District	Kent City Community Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kent City sees average highs of 31.7°F in January and 83.3°F in July, with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation and 48.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kent City, MI
Average High — January	31.7°F
Average High — July	83.3°F
Annual Precipitation	38.5"
Annual Snowfall	48.0"

Demographics

Metric	Kent City, MI	National Avg
Population	1,379	—
Median Age	33.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.6%	22.2%
65 and over	7.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Kent City

Kent City, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49330

Kent City vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kent City, MI affordable or expensive?

Kent City's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kent City roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $130,600 and median rent is $475/month.

What is the crime rate in Kent City, MI?

Kent City's violent crime rate is 460.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1850.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kent City?

Public schools in Kent City are operated by Kent City Community Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1. 10.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kent City, MI a good place to live?

Kent City, MI has a population of 1,379, a median household income of $68,542, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Kent City?

Kent City averages 31.7°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches with about 48.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kent City?

Kent City, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49330.

What is the population of Kent City?

The population of Kent City, Michigan is 1,379 with a median age of 33.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kent City?

Key numbers for living in Kent City: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $130,600, median household income $68,542, crime index 108 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kent City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.