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Unfortunately, the subprime mortgage
crisis has caused dramatic changes in the lending climate. Many lending
institutions have suffered tremendous losses and as a result have
tightened their lending standards drastically. Whereas it used to be
very, very easy to meet the requirements in order to get approved, it is
now much more difficult with most lenders.
When searching for a mortgage lender
in Kentwood, it is important to
find one that not only offers the lowest rates, but also has not
tightened lending standards to the point that only a tiny percentage of
applicants will qualify.
Kentwood Michigan
Overview & Statistics
Kentwood Overview
As of 2007, Kentwood's population is 46,574 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.91 percent.
The median home cost in Kentwood is $178,500. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.51 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Kentwood's cost of living is 13.23% Lower than the U.S. average.
Kentwood public schools spend $6,576 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 19 students per teacher in Kentwood.
The unemployment rate in Kentwood is 4.90 percent (U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Kentwood jobs have Decreased by 0.11 percent.
Kentwood Climate
Kentwood, MI, gets 31 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 77 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 136.
On average, there are 158 sunny days per year in Kentwood, MI. The July high is around 82 degrees. The January low is 16. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 50 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Kentwood Housing
The median home value in Kentwood, MI, is $178,500. Home appreciation is 0.51% over the last year. The median age of Kentwood, MI, real estate is 24 years.
Kentwood, MI Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 36.35% of the Kentwood, MI, population. 5.84% of houses and apartments in Kentwood, MI, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Kentwood Crime
Kentwood, MI, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Kentwood, MI, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 4. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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