Housing by town in Kent County, Michigan
Kent County, Michigan has 40 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,243 (±$18) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $899 in 2015–2019 (+38.3%; Up after inflation).
Bowne Township has the highest median gross rent ($3,033) and Nelson Township the lowest ($569).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,243 (±$18)
- Households that rent
- 29.7%
- Median household income
- $82,631
- Places
- 40
Cities, towns and townships in Kent County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Township | $2,139 | 7.2% | $168,468 | $544,700 | $5,831 |
| Algoma Township | $1,695 | 6.0% | $123,078 | $357,600 | $3,757 |
| Alpine Township | $1,172 | 39.9% | $67,807 | $233,900 | $2,807 |
| Bowne Township | $3,033 | 3.2% | $120,859 | $360,500 | $3,522 |
| Byron Township | $1,343 | 11.8% | $91,481 | $339,700 | $3,762 |
| Caledonia Township (Kent County) | $960 | 9.9% | $111,365 | $382,600 | $3,983 |
| Cannon Township | $1,316 | 5.0% | $131,956 | $460,700 | $4,704 |
| Cascade Charter Township | $2,277 | 9.3% | $135,896 | $472,500 | $5,028 |
| Cedar Springs | $1,086 | 41.6% | $57,979 | $214,000 | $3,451 |
| Courtland Township | $1,278 | 3.6% | $107,321 | $359,300 | $3,892 |
| East Grand Rapids | $1,862 | 6.1% | $166,610 | $521,300 | $7,474 |
| Gaines Charter Township | $1,314 | 27.9% | $82,738 | $325,200 | $3,241 |
| Grand Rapids | $1,266 | 46.0% | $69,108 | $244,500 | $2,493 |
| Grand Rapids Charter Township | $1,839 | 14.9% | $123,246 | $426,600 | $4,173 |
| Grandville | $1,143 | 32.9% | $78,442 | $271,300 | $3,377 |
| Grattan Township | $1,138 | 12.8% | $111,354 | $355,800 | $3,735 |
| Kentwood | $1,260 | 38.7% | $74,373 | $268,200 | $3,246 |
| Lowell | $1,056 | 30.0% | $72,875 | $228,400 | $2,686 |
| Lowell Charter Township | $1,688 | 7.5% | $104,794 | $321,600 | $3,483 |
| Nelson Township | $569 | 6.6% | $66,735 | $253,300 | $2,596 |
| Oakfield Township | $1,203 | 8.1% | $103,411 | $347,200 | $3,071 |
| Plainfield Charter Township | $1,269 | 12.2% | $94,218 | $326,900 | $3,590 |
| Rockford | $1,111 | 22.8% | $107,121 | $334,400 | $4,707 |
| Solon Township (Kent County) | — | 1.7% | $86,958 | $256,900 | $2,609 |
| Sparta Township | $968 | 15.3% | $76,346 | $231,600 | $3,062 |
| Spencer Township | $1,385 | 10.5% | $82,571 | $228,900 | $2,521 |
| Tyrone Township (Kent County) | $1,147 | 16.2% | $69,773 | $238,400 | $2,705 |
| Vergennes Township | $1,824 | 13.0% | $113,482 | $392,300 | $3,533 |
| Walker | $1,202 | 34.8% | $76,360 | $295,200 | $2,698 |
| Wyoming | $1,196 | 32.9% | $73,677 | $225,200 | $2,812 |
Villages and places inside a township in Kent County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia | $1,128 | 26.3% | $106,250 | $339,000 | $4,411 |
| Casnovia | $1,000 | 24.4% | $76,250 | $175,000 | $1,846 |
| Kent City | — | 14.3% | $76,587 | $167,200 | $2,565 |
| Sand Lake | $561 | 48.7% | $34,286 | $165,600 | $2,344 |
| Sparta | $983 | 23.5% | $60,728 | $215,400 | $3,139 |
Unincorporated communities in Kent County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Center | $1,517 | 4.1% | $122,553 | $384,400 | $3,798 |
| Comstock Park | $1,189 | 51.3% | $59,984 | $235,300 | $2,669 |
| Cutlerville | $1,254 | 30.2% | $67,327 | $222,600 | $2,615 |
| Forest Hills | $1,958 | 6.0% | $158,005 | $498,500 | $5,468 |
| Northview | $1,247 | 20.8% | $85,403 | $289,300 | $2,956 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,400 | $37,350 | $59,750 |
| 2 people | $25,600 | $42,650 | $68,250 |
| 3 people | $28,800 | $48,000 | $76,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,300 | $85,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,600 | $92,150 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,850 | $98,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $66,100 | $105,800 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,400 | $112,600 |
How the places in Kent County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Kent County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,031 | 459 | 13,850 | 2,096 | 660,717 | 10 of 10 |
| 2024 | 2,955 | 441 | 11,480 | 1,714 | 669,819 | 10 of 10 |
| 2025 | 3,053 | 453 | 10,463 | 1,551 | 674,667 | 10 of 10 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Kent County recorded 3,053 violent and 10,463 property crimes, 453 and 1,551 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Kent County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County Sheriff's Office | 270,333 | 446 | 1,964 |
| Grand Rapids Police Department | 200,467 | 1,793 | 4,679 |
| Wyoming Police Department | 79,015 | 363 | 1,555 |
| Kentwood Police Department | 54,895 | 321 | 1,014 |
| Walker Police Department | 26,096 | 61 | 680 |
| Grandville Police Department | 17,368 | 38 | 428 |
| East Grand Rapids Police Department | 11,672 | 5 | 68 |
| Rockford Police Department | 6,323 | 16 | 30 |
| Sparta Police Department | 4,343 | 5 | 21 |
| Lowell Police Department | 4,155 | 5 | 24 |
ZIP codes in Kent County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49508 | 42,720 | $1,264 | $281,600 | $70,120 | 39.3% |
| 49504 | 40,036 | $1,231 | $243,500 | $70,119 | 43.1% |
| 49503 | 39,489 | $1,301 | $241,900 | $64,661 | 63.8% |
| 49341 | 39,409 | $1,320 | $382,600 | $113,989 | 8.6% |
| 49507 | 38,487 | $1,108 | $199,300 | $61,461 | 38.0% |
| 49548 | 34,777 | $1,207 | $159,100 | $61,636 | 27.0% |
| 49546 | 34,721 | $1,408 | $417,900 | $99,343 | 31.3% |
| 49506 | 34,673 | $1,359 | $375,000 | $118,131 | 24.9% |
| 49505 | 32,426 | $1,324 | $246,700 | $74,906 | 34.3% |
| 49418 | 31,913 | $1,261 | $321,700 | $84,846 | 30.7% |
| 49525 | 30,887 | $1,369 | $321,100 | $94,037 | 20.5% |
| 49509 | 28,152 | $1,051 | $202,100 | $65,132 | 30.6% |
| 49519 | 27,965 | $1,205 | $238,700 | $73,762 | 41.7% |
| 49315 | 27,091 | $1,403 | $382,100 | $113,346 | 6.3% |
| 49316 | 26,427 | $1,338 | $364,200 | $103,238 | 10.1% |
| 49301 | 19,846 | $2,027 | $548,800 | $183,125 | 5.9% |
| 49319 | 18,802 | $1,080 | $260,300 | $78,951 | 9.5% |
| 49512 | 18,373 | $1,249 | $314,900 | $71,329 | 57.0% |
| 49331 | 17,661 | $1,295 | $315,300 | $91,800 | 13.6% |
| 49321 | 15,970 | $1,191 | $274,400 | $77,870 | 36.4% |
| 49345 | 13,512 | $986 | $274,200 | $85,463 | 11.9% |
| 49306 | 11,028 | — | $373,500 | $115,039 | 4.0% |
| 49302 | 9,754 | — | $400,700 | $134,722 | 3.2% |
| 49544 | 9,631 | $1,204 | $264,000 | $74,390 | 35.0% |
| 49343 | 5,664 | $880 | $244,200 | $80,408 | 14.9% |
| 49330 | 5,599 | $1,125 | $265,600 | $75,794 | 14.8% |
| 49326 | 3,980 | $996 | $226,100 | $84,000 | 6.3% |
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Questions about Kent County
What is the crime rate in Kent County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Kent County recorded 453 violent and 1,551 property crimes per 100,000 residents (3,053 violent and 10,463 property crimes in all).
Which place in Kent County has the highest rent?
Bowne Township has the highest median gross rent, $3,033 (±$344) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Kent County has the lowest rent?
Nelson Township has the lowest median gross rent, $569 (±$143) a month.
What is the median rent in Kent County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Kent County is $1,243 (±$18) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kent County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kent County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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