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Kent County, MI home prices

Kent County, MI: the typical home is worth $360,476 as of 2026-05, up +4.1% over the past year and +190.2% since 2000. Listings run about $221/sq ft…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Kent County is cooling and overvalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+4.1%Cooling
Valuation+13%Elevated
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market32 daysSeller's market

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1975: $37,556 → 2026: $360,476 (9.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$360,4762026-05
1-year+4.1%
5-year+32.7%
10-year+109.8%
Since 2000+190.2%
Population673k2024
Median income$79,7152023 · 4.5× income
Median rent$1,617/mo2026 · 5.4% gross yield
New homes/yr2,0902024
Price / sq ft$221listings
Days on market322026-06
Active listings8882026-06
Price cuts16%of listings

Market read

At $360,476, homes in Kent County sit 58% above the Michigan median ($228,626) and 54% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #10 of 83 Michigan counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.1% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 32 days on the market, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.5× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~13% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,779/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,617/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Ionia County, MI ($266,598) · Montcalm County, MI ($239,782) · Barry County, MI ($299,931) · Ottawa County, MI ($397,409) · Newaygo County, MI ($255,605) · Mecosta County, MI ($231,353)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Kent County, MI?
The typical home in Kent County is worth $360,476 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Kent County rising or falling?
Prices are up +4.1% over the past year and +190.2% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Kent County affordable?
At 4.5× the local median income of $79,715, Kent County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Kent County?
Median rent is $1,617/mo — a gross rental yield of 5.4% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Kent County?
Homes here take a median of 32 days to sell, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$124,234
2001$129,912
2002$130,657
2003$136,810
2004$143,258
2005$148,208
2006$151,345
2007$150,300
2008$144,403
2009$136,080
2010$130,761
2011$122,786
2012$119,727
2013$128,240
2014$143,039
2015$152,206
2016$166,071
2017$183,148
2018$198,980
2019$212,847
2020$226,041
2021$252,164
2022$288,537
2023$307,496
2024$326,089
2025$343,531
2026$358,335