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Kentwood, Michigan · ZIP 49508

Kentwood — ZIP 49508

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Kentwood (49508) scores 77/100 — Good for Kentwood. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $347K.

77OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share26%
Property crime share74%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index56/100
Avg math proficiency29%
Avg reading proficiency37%
Schools nearby13

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index39/100
Typical home value$347K
Median rent$1,780/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$347K

Median Rent

$1,780/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

12,651

Violent Crime

2,873

Property Crime

9,778

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Kent County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Discovery ElementaryKG–05674
45%
52%
Bowen ElementaryPK–05357
42%
47%
Meadowlawn ElementaryPK–05339
42%
42%
Brookwood ElementaryPK–05370
37%
42%
East Kentwood High School10–122,068
32%
44%
Glenwood ElementaryKG–05543
32%
32%
Challenger ElementaryKG–05413
32%
47%
Pinewood Middle School06–08842
29%
47%
New Branches Charter AcademyKG–08345
22%
32%
Valleywood Middle School06–08541
18%
30%
KenOSha Park ElementaryPK–05118
12%
8%
Sherwood Global Studies AcademyPK–06121
8%
17%
East Kentwood Freshman Campus09–09742Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

41,924

Median Income

$70K

Homeownership

61%

Median Age

35.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49508 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 49508 has a school score of 56/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 49508 is approximately $347K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 49508 in Kentwood has an overall NeighborScore of 77/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.