Population
Red Springs
3,107
Kentwood
2,057
Median Income
Red Springs
$19,752
Kentwood
$32,074
Home Value
Red Springs
$85,400
Kentwood
$93,000
Rent
Red Springs
$635
Kentwood
$875
Crime Rate
Red Springs
8.86
Kentwood
10.80
Cost of Living
Red Springs
53.6
Kentwood
66.7
Avg Temp
Red Springs
N/A
Kentwood
N/A
Unemployment
Red Springs
8.3%
Kentwood
8.3%
How Similar Are Red Springs & Kentwood?
Kentwood is Red Springs's #10 most similar city
4 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Red Springs
3,107
Kentwood
2,057
Red Springs has a 34% larger population than Kentwood.
Violent Crime
Red Springs
8.86
Kentwood
10.80
Kentwood has a 18% higher violent crime than Red Springs.
Property Crime
Red Springs
43.66
Kentwood
73.54
Kentwood has a 41% higher property crime than Red Springs.
Political Leaning
Red Springs
63.5%
Kentwood
68.0%
Both cities lean Republican with similar vote shares — 7% difference.
Unemployment
Red Springs
8.3%
Kentwood
8.3%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 0% difference.
Median Income
Red Springs
$19,752
Kentwood
$32,074
Kentwood has a 38% higher median income than Red Springs.
Home Values
Red Springs
$85,400
Kentwood
$93,000
Both cities have similar home values — just a 8% difference.
Education
Red Springs
10.5%
Kentwood
6.6%
Red Springs has a 37% higher education than Kentwood.
Demographics
Red Springs
28.0%
Kentwood
26.5%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 5% difference.
Cost of Living
Red Springs
53.6
Kentwood
66.7
Kentwood has a 20% higher cost of living than Red Springs.
4 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Red Springs and Kentwood share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Red Springs
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Kentwood
Red Springs leads in 6 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Red Springs leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDRed Springs scores 30.2 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 49.0 in Kentwood. Red Springs has a living wage (1 adult) of $23,584 vs $29,366 in Kentwood (20% lower). Red Springs has a living wage (family of 4) of $55,745 vs $69,410 in Kentwood (20% lower).
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Housing Market — Red Springs leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSKentwood has a median property tax of $201 vs $846 in Red Springs (321% lower). Red Springs has a vacancy rate of 16.9% compared to 26.7% in Kentwood. Red Springs has a median rent of $635 vs $875 in Kentwood (27% lower).
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Kentwood leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSRed Springs: 1,021 vs Kentwood: 625 for labor force. Kentwood has a median household income of $32,074 vs $19,752 in Red Springs (38% higher). Kentwood has a government sector of 34.5% compared to 27.1% in Red Springs.
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Crime & Safety — Red Springs leads
Source: FBI UCRKentwood has a murder rate (per 1k) of 0.42 compared to 0.95 in Red Springs. Red Springs has a robbery rate (per 1k) of 0.32 compared to 3.32 in Kentwood. Red Springs has a burglary rate (per 1k) of 8.54 compared to 27.00 in Kentwood.
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Robbery Rate (per 1K)
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Violent Crime Clearance
Property Crime Clearance
Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Red Springs leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauRed Springs has a bachelor's degree or higher of 10.5% compared to 6.6% in Kentwood.
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Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSRed Springs has a population of 3,107, about 1.5x the size of Kentwood (2,057). Red Springs skews younger with a median age of 32.9 vs 35.5.
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Black
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Red Springs
Kentwood
Healthcare — Red Springs leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareRed Springs: 4 vs Kentwood: 3 for with emergency services.
Nearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
With Emergency Services
Transportation & Commute — Red Springs leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSRed Springs has a drive alone of 87.6% compared to 62.3% in Kentwood.
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