The population and steets of Kentwood City are based on the area's geography. There are no large neighborhoods or crowded areas, and few people live near parks, recreational facilities, or major airports. Despite this, the crime rate in the city is slightly higher than in neighboring cities. Compared to other cities of similar population, Kentwood is a relatively safe place to live.
The most common employment sector in the area is Manufacturing, followed by Health Care & Social Assistance and Retail Trade. The crime rate in Kentwood is slightly higher than the Metro average, but well below the national average. The area's overall educational level is below the national average. The number of residents with a high school diploma is 73. In contrast, the population with an associate's degree is 67.
The median property value in the area was $158,700 in 2019. This is 0.66 times lower than the national average. The homeownership rate in Kentwood, MI is 58.2%, a number lower than the national average of 64.1%. Most residents of Kentwood, MI commute to work by car, averaging 18 minutes. The majority of residents drive alone to work. Two cars per household are owned by residents of the area.
The city is home to the largest Asian population in Kent County. In 2006, Samaritas helped resettle 1,257 Burmese and Bhutanese refugees in West Michigan. The organization provided bilingual education to children. The city's ethnic composition was also a major contributing factor to the city's economic health. The city has the largest proportion of Vietnamese residents in Michigan, mainly because of the local presence of the Freedom Flight Refugee Center.