Kentwood
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Kentwood is a partly walkable city, part of Excel Charter Academy and about 7 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $340,000.
158 homes for sale·Median $340K·Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 5.4/10
You'll find the daily rhythm here shaped by real access—restaurants, grocers, and coffee shops are steps away, and over 900 of them sit within a mile, so you're not planning trips so much as wandering out your door and landing somewhere good. The 28th Street corridor especially hums with everything from taquerias to car lots to shopping, and Woodland Mall brings over 100 stores into one place if you want it all in one go. What makes it different from a lot of suburbs is the sheer range of global cuisine—Vietnamese, Liberian, Mexican, Middle Eastern—because the city draws people from across the world, and they've brought their food with them. You're not driving to some "international district" somewhere else; it's woven into the regular fabric here.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.3 mi
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 2 min walk
- Dog Park Trail: 6 min walk
$74K median household income
- $340K median · 602 sales in last 12mo
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602 homes sold in Kentwood this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Dog Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.3 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
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Living in Kentwood: the details
Is Kentwood a good place to live?
Kentwood suits buyers looking for a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. For getting around, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This city is part of Excel Charter Academy. The going price is around $340,000.
What does it cost to live in Kentwood?
Homes range from around $242,000 for condos to $355,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 158 homes for sale here right now and 602 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Kentwood
- What do homes cost in Kentwood?
- The median home value in Kentwood is about $340,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Kentwood housing market?
- there are 158 homes for sale in Kentwood right now, and 602 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Kentwood?
- Kentwood is served by Excel Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is Kentwood walkable?
- Kentwood scores 4.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
