Kentwood, MI vs Oak Creek, WI
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
Oak Creek
71.4
#986 nationally
Oak Creek leads in crime level (4.0 vs 10.6). Oak Creek leads in median household income ($86,408 vs $66,945). Kentwood leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 23 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kentwood, MI | Oak Creek, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1125) | 71.4 (#986) |
| Population | 53,987 | 37,156 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $338,592 | $418,459 |
| Median Household Income | $66,945 | $86,408 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 10.6 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.4 | D+38.5 |
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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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71.4 Score
Oak Creek, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$418,459
Population
37,156
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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