Kent Industrial Center
Easy outdoor access
Walkability 4.5/10·Schools 3.8/10
Driving through Kent Industrial Center, you feel the rhythm of a working landscape—low-slung buildings, clean lines, the hum of actual commerce happening. The subdivision spreads across 154 acres in the Hales Plat Area, close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a commute takes under 10 minutes, yet far enough out that you're not paying for proximity alone. What makes this place land differently is the density of what's nearby without feeling crowded: 48 restaurants and 66 grocery stores within a couple of miles, a transit stop steps from the street, Plaster Creek park a short walk away. Homes here run in the mid-$200s to low-$300s, and Godwin Heights Public Schools serves the area. It's the kind of place where you can actually get somewhere—whether that's work, a coffee run, or the airport in under 17 minutes.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Plaster Creek Trail: 8 min bike
- Unnamed bike path: 7 min bike
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Plaster Creek
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Frequently asked about Kent Industrial Center
- What schools serve Kent Industrial Center?
- Kent Industrial Center is served by Godwin Heights Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is Kent Industrial Center walkable?
- Kent Industrial Center scores 4.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.