Bloomington, IN vs Kentwood, MI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bloomington
72.1
#923 nationally
Kentwood
70.2
#1125 nationally
Bloomington leads in walk score (43 vs 25). Kentwood leads in median household income ($66,945 vs $46,543). Bloomington leads in crime level (7.9 vs 10.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bloomington, IN | Kentwood, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#923) | 70.2 (#1125) |
| Population | 78,840 | 53,987 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,851 | $338,592 |
| Median Household Income | $46,543 | $66,945 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 10.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.4 | D+5.4 |
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72.1 Score
Bloomington, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$319,851
Population
78,840
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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70.2 Score
Kentwood, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$338,592
Population
53,987
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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