Kentwood, LA 70444 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Kentwood, LA—70444

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$161,000

3.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$56,300

82.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

0.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-2.7%

Median Rent

$1,090

269.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$1,090

N/A

Home Price Trends — Kentwood, LA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Kentwood, LA is $161,000, with a year-over-year change of -3.7%. This indicates that home prices in Kentwood, LA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -2.7%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$161,000	-3.7%
Single Family	$161,000	-4.7%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Kentwood, LA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Kentwood, LA is $1,090, with a year-over-year rent change of 269.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Kentwood, LA is 3-bedrooms: $1,090. The most common rental property sizes in Kentwood, LA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 46.6% and 38.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,090	$1,090
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$1,090	$1,090
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

13.1%

2 Bedrooms

38.8%

3 Bedrooms

46.6%

4 Bedrooms

1.4%

Property Listings — Kentwood, LA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Kentwood, LA is 75. This is a decrease of -21.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 29.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$250,000	-18.0%
Listing Count	29	32.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	32.0%
Days on Market	79	0.0%

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Demographics — Kentwood, LA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Kentwood, LA has a population of 9,310, which has decreased by -9.0% over the past 5 years. Kentwood, LA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 19.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 2.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	9,310	-9.0%
% Under 18	22.2%	-9.4%
% Seniors	17.1%	-24.3%
% WFH	2.2%	-56.0%
% w/ College Degree	19.1%	30.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Kentwood, LA is a predominantly white area, with 59.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 8.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Kentwood, LA is black, making up 34.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.8% of the population in Kentwood, LA, and this percentage has increased by 700.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	59.4%	-8.3%
% Black	34.6%	3.3%
% Hispanic	1.1%	57.1%
% Asian	0.0%	-100.0%
% Foreign Born	0.8%	700.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Kentwood, LA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 84 mortgage originations in Kentwood, LA, of which 73.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 83.0%, with 43.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Kentwood, LA. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	84
% Conventional Loans	73.0%
% Government Loans	27.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Kentwood, LA

Kentwood, LA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	108
Total Units Section 8	108
% Rentals under Section 8	13.5%
% Occupied Section 8	70.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,020
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,150
3 Bedroom	$350	$1,090	$1,440
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,920

Kentwood, LA—70444

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Kentwood, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Kentwood, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Kentwood, LA

Demographics — Kentwood, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Kentwood, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Kentwood, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Kentwood, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Kentwood, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.4
Median Home Price	$161,000
Median Household Income	$56,300

Kentwood, LA—70444

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Kentwood, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Kentwood, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Kentwood, LA

Demographics — Kentwood, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Kentwood, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Kentwood, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Kentwood, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Kentwood, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

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Frequently Asked Questions

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