Kent County

MI · Pop. 192,212 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Kent County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 192,212.

$/Acre: $13,675

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 149 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 376.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.29%

Combined Sales Tax6.29%

Cost of Living Index99

Median Household Income$93,504

Poverty Rate22.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,675

Median Home Price$778K

Acres for Sale1918

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season149 days

Annual Rainfall35.5 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,770 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)302 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K588

Property Crime /100K398

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak