The Town FilesKent County, Michigan
663,150 people. The median home is worth $289,900 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $82,631.
Towns in Kent County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 198,917 | $244,500 | $69,108 | 32.3 |
| Wyoming | 76,501 | $225,200 | $73,677 | 34.0 |
| Kentwood | 54,304 | $268,200 | $74,373 | 35.1 |
| Plainfield | 33,535 | $326,900 | $94,218 | 40.9 |
| Gaines | 28,812 | $325,200 | $82,738 | 36.9 |
| Forest Hills | 28,573 | $498,500 | $158,005 | 42.3 |
| Byron | 26,927 | $339,700 | $91,481 | 39.7 |
| Walker | 25,132 | $295,200 | $76,360 | 36.9 |
| Cascade | 19,667 | $472,500 | $135,896 | 43.2 |
| Grand Rapids | 18,905 | $426,600 | $123,246 | 41.6 |
| Cutlerville | 17,849 | $222,600 | $67,327 | 35.2 |
| Grandville | 16,083 | $271,300 | $78,442 | 34.1 |
| Caledonia | 15,811 | $382,600 | $111,365 | 39.2 |
| Northview | 15,301 | $289,300 | $85,403 | 40.0 |
| Ada | 14,388 | $544,700 | $168,468 | 41.5 |
| Cannon | 14,379 | $460,700 | $131,956 | 41.7 |
| Alpine | 14,079 | $233,900 | $67,807 | 36.9 |
| Algoma | 12,055 | $357,600 | $123,078 | 40.9 |
| East Grand Rapids | 11,371 | $521,300 | $166,610 | 37.0 |
| Comstock Park | 10,500 | $235,300 | $59,984 | 34.7 |
| Sparta | 9,395 | $231,600 | $76,346 | 39.0 |
| Courtland | 9,005 | $359,300 | $107,321 | 44.0 |
| Byron Center | 7,431 | $384,400 | $122,553 | 41.7 |
| Solon | 6,496 | $256,900 | $86,958 | 44.5 |
| Lowell | 6,276 | $321,600 | $104,794 | 37.5 |
| Rockford | 6,142 | $334,400 | $107,121 | 38.5 |
| Oakfield | 6,107 | $347,200 | $103,411 | 38.1 |
| Tyrone | 5,021 | $238,400 | $69,773 | 37.3 |
| Nelson | 4,895 | $253,300 | $66,735 | 42.7 |
| Vergennes | 4,741 | $392,300 | $113,482 | 42.4 |
| Sparta | 4,244 | $215,400 | $60,728 | 37.1 |
| Spencer | 4,163 | $228,900 | $82,571 | 47.1 |
| Lowell | 4,142 | $228,400 | $72,875 | 35.7 |
| Grattan | 3,809 | $355,800 | $111,354 | 46.5 |
| Cedar Springs | 3,627 | $214,000 | $57,979 | 39.2 |
| Bowne | 3,289 | $360,500 | $120,859 | 37.6 |
People and housing
| Kent County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $289,900 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,243 | $955 |
| Median household income | $82,631 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 35.9 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
415,565 jobs in 2024, average pay $62,288 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 472 storm events in Kent County from 1996 to 2026, with 7 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Kent County has been included in 13 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2013 | Flood | DR-4121: Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).