What is the eviction risk score for Kent City?

The landlord eviction risk score for Kent City, MI is 3.2 out of 10, rated Low risk.

Does Kent City have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Kent City is 2.2 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Kent City?

Typical eviction timeline is about 64 days from notice to writ of possession.

Kent City, MI Eviction Risk Score Kent County · Michigan · Population 1,203

3.2 Low

27.9%Tenant-law probability

$2,613–5,600Typical eviction cost

64 daysTypical timeline

31.0%Rent burden

14.4%Renters

Sub-score breakdown

Local political climate

5.8

Dem margin +6.1% in 2020

Regional political climate

5.8

Dem margin +6.1% in 2020

State political climate

3.3

Economic stress

4.7

Supply constraint

2.7

14.4% renters

Rent-control risk

2.2

31.0% rent burden

Eviction process difficulty

3.6

Tenant organizing strength

2.3

14.4% renters

Housing court bias

3.0

Sub-scores are national percentile rankings (1 = most landlord-friendly, 10 = most tenant-protective) derived from ACS 2023 5-year data, 2020 county presidential margin, and state law weighting. Source: Aggregated public sources.

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About eviction risk in Kent City, MI

Kent City, MI has an eviction risk score of 3.2 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Kent County and the state of Michigan. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates show median gross rent as a percentage of household income is 31.0% — a core driver of eviction filings, because households above 30% of income on rent are statistically more likely to miss a payment after any income shock. About 14.4% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Political climate: In 2020, Kent County voted Democratic by 6.1 points — classified as moderately tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 3.2/10, Kent City is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.