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ROAM Market Score
Strong
Kentwood, Michigan
How the ROAM Market Score is calculated
Each of the six inputs below is normalized to a 0–100 scale, multiplied by its weight, and summed. Weights are fixed across all ROAM markets so scores are directly comparable. The score reflects market fundamentals — ROAM's own performance is surfaced separately on the cards below.
| Input | Weight | 0–100 | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield | 25% | 100 | 25.00 |
| Occupancy | 20% | 55 | 11.00 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 99 | 14.85 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 86 | 8.60 |
| Population | 10% | 100 | 10.00 |
| Kentwood Total | 89 | ||
Ratios (Yield, Occupancy, Population) are normalized as ratio × 66.7 and capped at 150% to prevent outlier skew. Regulation is a direct 0–100 rubric. Density uses piecewise decay: gentle linear under 10/1K, logarithmic above. Seasonality is median month ÷ mean month × 100. Tiers: 90+ Exceptional · 75–89 Strong · 60–74 Solid · 40–59 Challenging · 0–39 Poor.
Gross Yield
Income / Average Home Value
13.3%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $351K avg home
Population
Drive Time Reach
Population within driving distance · 4M benchmark
Occupancy Rate
Booked Nights / Available Nights
ROAM portfolio vs market comparison pending
Regulatory
Compliance & Permit Status
Exceptional
Regulatory environment at a glance.
Density
Local, County & Regional Listings
Compared with 4 nearest markets within 60 mi · bars normalized to densest
Revenue Trend
12-Month Performance
Seasonal Demand
Monthly Revenue Distribution
Score = median month ÷ mean month × 100 · 100 = perfectly balanced year
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Projected Annual Revenue per Listing
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Why Kentwood Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Kentwood is a large, well-established market near Grand Rapids: 23 active listings sit inside a catchment of roughly 2.2 million people within an hour, 8.1 million within two, and 22.3 million within three. Gross yield runs 13.34% — 7.2 points above Michigan's 6.1% state yield. Market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — put the average listing at $46,764 a year; the top quartile reaches $63,267, and the top tenth $84,789. ROAM brings dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to full-service vacation rental management in Kentwood. See the Kent County hub. Kentwood carries no local short-term-rental ordinance and requires no permit, though the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days, and Kent County carries a 1% stadium/convention excise tax; neighboring Grand Rapids, by contrast, requires owner-occupancy with a $518 initial permit fee. ROAM is Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve — start with a revenue assessment.
Best Times to Rent Your Kentwood Vacation Property
Kentwood's short-term rental revenue peaks in July and falls to its lowest point in April, with July revenue running about 2.87 times April's. That's a wide swing across the calendar year, and the shoulder months between the April trough and the July peak carry real pricing risk for owners who price the same in April as they do in July. Getting the shoulder-season rate right matters as much as the peak-month rate. ROAM's approach applies dynamic pricing across the calendar.
Explore the region: see the Kent County hub, Alto, Grand Rapids, Plainfield Township, and the wider West Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Kentwood Short-Term Rental Regulations & Permit Requirements
- Regulation Status
- Friendly
- Permit Required
- No
- Permit Type
- None
- Owner-Occupancy Required
- No
No STR-specific ordinance found for Kentwood as of 2026-04-22. General zoning and nuisance codes apply. State 6% use tax required on transient accommodations under 30 days. County context: Kent County has no countywide STR ordinance. Grand Rapids requires owner-occupancy ($518 initial). The 1% stadium/convention excise tax applies in Kent County.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Kentwood?
Revenue climbs steadily with size in Kentwood: studios average $24,492 a year at a $145.85 nightly rate, two-bedrooms average $33,362 at $202.56, and five-bedrooms top the range at $86,547 with a $570.39 average nightly rate. Three- and four-bedroom homes fall in between, at $48,890 and $59,799. Occupancy runs the other direction, from 48.34% for studios to 42.63% for five-bedrooms. ROAM's services apply dynamic pricing and professional operations across every size.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$24,492/yr
$146/night
1BR
$27,495/yr
$166/night
2BR
$33,362/yr
$203/night
3BR
$48,890/yr
$306/night
4BR
$59,799/yr
$386/night
5BR
$86,547/yr
$570/night
Full-Service Vacation Rental Management in Kentwood
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Kentwood Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Kentwood, Michigan?
No. Kentwood does not require a permit for short-term rentals, and its regulatory status is friendly. General zoning and nuisance codes apply, and the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days.
How much can a vacation rental make in Kentwood?
Market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — put the average Kentwood listing at $46,764 a year, with the top quartile at $63,267 and the top tenth at $84,789.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Kentwood?
Kentwood's average occupancy rate is 44.69%, which is 9.3 points below the Michigan state benchmark.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Kentwood?
Nightly rates in Kentwood scale with size, from a $145.85 average for studios up to $570.39 for five-bedroom properties.
Is Kentwood a good market for short-term rental investment?
Kentwood scores 89 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 13.34%, 7.2 points above Michigan's 6.1% state yield, and a typical home value (Zillow index) of about $350,000.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Kentwood?
Kentwood has no short-term-rental-specific ordinance; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and no permit is required. The state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days, and Kent County carries a 1% stadium/convention excise tax. Regulatory status was last verified April 22, 2026.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Kentwood?
July is Kentwood's peak revenue month and April is the trough; July revenue runs about 2.87 times April's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Kentwood?
Five-bedroom properties earn the most in Kentwood, averaging $86,547 a year at a $570.39 nightly rate, with a 42.63% occupancy rate. Three- and four-bedroom properties average $48,890 and $59,799.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Kentwood?
Kentwood's gross yield is 13.34%, which is 7.2 points above the 6.1% Michigan state yield.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Kentwood?
Property size is a major factor: revenue rises from $24,492 a year for studios to $86,547 for five-bedroom homes as bedroom count increases.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Kentwood?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Kentwood as one transparent, per-property structure — [start with a revenue assessment](https://roammgmt.com/get-started/) to see the numbers for your home.
Who manages Airbnbs and vacation rentals in Kentwood, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Kentwood — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations.
How much can I make renting my Kentwood property on Airbnb?
The average Kentwood vacation rental earns approximately $48,890 per year, based on current market data. Properties managed by ROAM typically outperform the market average by 30-50% through optimized pricing, professional photography, and listing optimization.
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Kentwood?
Kentwood does not currently require a specific STR permit. ROAM handles all permit applications and renewals for managed properties.
What does vacation rental management cost in Kentwood?
ROAM offers competitive management packages with transparent pricing. Our fees are structured to align our success with yours — we earn more when your property earns more. Visit our packages page for current pricing.
How does ROAM compare to other Kentwood property managers?
ROAM combines local Michigan expertise with proprietary technology (Signal) for listing optimization and dynamic pricing. Unlike national platforms, we have boots on the ground in your market and treat every property as our own.
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