Kentwood, MI vs Laurel, MD

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

vs

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 25). Kentwood leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 33.5 min). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $66,945).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Kentwood, MI Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 70.2 (#1125) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 53,987 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $338,592 $478,130
Median Household Income $66,945 $92,035
Average Commute 18.4 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 25 53
Crime Level 10.6 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 96 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+5.4 D+13.9
Kentwood, MI
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

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Laurel, MD
D
66.4 Score

Laurel, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$478,130

Population

29,400

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

53

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