Kentwood, MI vs Maple Heights, 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
Maple Heights
80.3
#83 nationally
Maple Heights leads in walk score (40 vs 25). Kentwood leads in median household income ($66,945 vs $49,877). Kentwood leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 22.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kentwood, MI | Maple Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1125) | 80.3 (#83) |
| Population | 53,987 | 22,984 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $338,592 | $135,790 |
| Median Household Income | $66,945 | $49,877 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 10.6 | 11.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.4 | D+31.5 |
C-
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-
80.3 Score
Maple Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$135,790
Population
22,984
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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