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Alpena, MI vs Kentwood, MI

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Are people in Kentwood older or younger than people in Alpena?
- The Median Age in Kentwood is 9.4 years younger than in Alpena.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kentwood or Alpena?
- Kentwood housing costs are 93.1% more expensive than Alpena housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kentwood or Alpena?
- The average commute for residents of Kentwood is 8.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Alpena.

Things to do in Alpena?
Alpena stands out as Michigan's only natural deep water harbor conveniently situated near Lake Huron's Thunder Bay . With over 10000 inhabiting citizens this area provides tremendous recreational variety from boating expeditions to world class scuba diving dives & almost infinite outdoors fishing very popular among vacationers coming from all over United States .

Things to do in Kentwood?
Kentwood, MI lies in Kent County, Michigan and has a population of nearly 52,000 people. Home to two major shopping malls—Woodland Mall and Centerpoint Mall—Kentwood provides plenty of opportunities for retail therapy. Kentwood also boasts numerous restaurants along with several local parks like Pinewood Park which offer plenty of fun activities for all ages.

 Alpena, MIKentwood, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock53,884329,725,481
 Median Income$40,202  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$142,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time11.92  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 12 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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Reviews for Kentwood    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Love the city, hate the climate. Tough to find a job  More

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cold, freezing winters. however, if you like 4 seasons this is the place to  More

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Over 17 years ago

My husband and I moved to Kentwood after living in West Michigan for 7yrs. through our college years. While we found the cities closer to the coast more conservative  More

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