Kentwood Public Schools
Easy outdoor access
Median $345K·Walkability 3.7/10·Schools 5.0/10
When you pull into Kentwood, you notice the breadth right away—storefronts and homes that don't match a single template, parks tucked between neighborhoods. Kentwood Public Schools runs 9,422 students across 16 schools, with programs like the ABC Orchestra out of East Kentwood High School playing real gigs and the Aquatic Center drawing crowds from across the area. The district spends $13,063 per student annually with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Homes run around $345K, and you're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (18 minutes) and Gerald R. Ford Airport (9 minutes) that commuting isn't a hassle. Stauffer Station Park is a three-minute walk away, and there are five parks within a mile; restaurants, coffee shops, and grocers are literally steps from most addresses. It's a place where you can grab dinner from a hundred different cuisines and walk to what you need.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 2 min walk
- Stauffer Station Park Trail: 2 min walk
$345K median
- 651 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Kentwood Public Schools
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,342/mo
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651 homes sold in Kentwood Public Schools this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Stauffer Station Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Based on 26 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Horrocks Market
+1 more
Wings & Waves
+1 more
THEON BOBA TEA (MOMO HOUSE)
+1 more
Tokyo Grill & Sushi
+1 more
Stauffer Station Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
Unnamed beach
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Blue's Gym
Breton/Mapleview (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kentwood Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Kentwood Public Schools is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Kentwood Public Schools home (around $345,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,295 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,295/mo | $61,192 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,642/mo | $70,451 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,758/mo | $73,547 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
20 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$89K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$138K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
8 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$420K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$210K
Median
Who actually lends in Kentwood Public Schools, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Solar potential
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Kentwood Public Schools are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(30)
Asian Delight Marketplace
Grocery Store
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Himalayan Feast DBA Desi Spice | Best Indian & Nepalese Cuisine
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Wings & Waves
Restaurant
Rumi’s Garden
Restaurant
Curry Leaf Indian Cuisine
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Kentwood Public Schools
- What do homes cost in Kentwood Public Schools?
- The median home value in Kentwood Public Schools is about $345,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Kentwood Public Schools housing market?
- there are 183 homes for sale in Kentwood Public Schools right now, and 651 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Kentwood Public Schools?
- Kentwood Public Schools is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is Kentwood Public Schools walkable?
- Kentwood Public Schools scores 3.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.