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What Is the Average Rent in Kent County, Michigan?

$1,243/month 5.7%vs 2023 ($1,176)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Kent County, Michigan is $1,243/month (±$18), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $289,900 (±$2,942), and the median household income is $82,631/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Kent County, Michigan and Neighbouring Counties

Newaygo: $904Ionia: $884Muskegon: $1,028Barry: $972Montcalm: $869Ottawa: $1,211Kent County: $1,243Allegan: $1,100$904$884$1,028$972$869$1,211$1,243$1,100

Housing Metrics for Kent County, Michigan

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,243
Median Home Value$289,900
Median Household Income$82,631
Total Housing Units256,648
Renter-Occupied Units76,166
Renter-Occupied Share30%
Households Paying 50%+ Income16,677 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$1,041+64.5%
1 BR$1,055+2.1%
2 BR$1,284-0.8%
3 BR$1,524-5.7%
4 BR$1,853-6.5%
5+ BR$1,826-0.7%

How does Kent County, Michigan compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Michigan.

Higher rent than 95% of counties in Michigan · 5th of 83

Cheapest: Gogebic County($623)
Priciest: Washtenaw County($1,463)
#CountyValue
1Washtenaw County$1,463
2Oakland County$1,376
3Grand Traverse County$1,288
… 1 more …
5Kent County(you are here)$1,243
… 75 more …
81Gogebic County$623
82Baraga County$616
83Ontonagon County$540

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Kent County, Michigan?

The median gross rent in Kent County, Michigan is $1,243/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Kent County, Michigan?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Kent County, Michigan is $1,284/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$25. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Kent County, Michigan?

The median home value in Kent County, Michigan is $289,900 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Kent County are rent-burdened?

In Kent County, Michigan, 16,677 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Kent County, Michigan?

The median household income in Kent County, Michigan is $82,631/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,243 has a margin of error of ±$18. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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