Kentwood, MI vs Kettering, OH
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.
Kentwood
70.2
#1125 nationally
Kettering
84
#9 nationally
Kettering leads in crime level (1.2 vs 10.6). Kettering leads in walk score (41 vs 25). Kentwood leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 19.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kentwood, MI | Kettering, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1125) | 84 (#9) |
| Population | 53,987 | 56,876 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $338,592 | $247,857 |
| Median Household Income | $66,945 | $69,818 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 19.8 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 10.6 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.4 | Even |
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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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B
84 Score
Kettering, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$247,857
Population
56,876
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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