Kentwood, MI vs Springfield, MA
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
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 25). Kentwood leads in crime level (10.6 vs 24.4). Kentwood leads in median household income ($66,945 vs $47,677).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kentwood, MI | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1125) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 53,987 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $338,592 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $66,945 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 10.6 | 24.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.4 | D+8.9 |
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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D+
69.4 Score
Springfield, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$307,092
Population
153,672
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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