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Battle Creek, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Calhoun County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
52,392
Population
1,230/sq mi density
$51,699
Median Income
$29,763 per capita
$127,600
Home Value
$174,076 Zillow
$934
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
937
Violent Crime/100K
3,249 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,699 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,600 home value, $934/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
937 violent crimes/100K (147% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$127,600
55% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$934/mo
20% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.1%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
23,789
Median year built: 1955
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$127,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$174,076
Median Sale Price
$175,000
Median List Price
$154,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.1%
Owner-Occupied
34.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$934/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,135/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
55 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
43
Price Drops
24.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$143
Active Inventory
105
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
0% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
65.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $127,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,076 |
| Median Sale Price | $175,000 |
| Median List Price | $154,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $143 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $934 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,135 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
| Days on Market | 55 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 24.8% |
| Homes Sold | 43 |
| Active Inventory | 105 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $143 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 23,789 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 30.9% |