Kalamazoo, MI

Michigan · Kalamazoo County · Kalamazoo-Portage Metro

Kalamazoo is a mid-size city in Michigan with a population of 73,132. Residents earn $48,965 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0

B Good

73,132 Population 2,968/sq mi density

$48,965 Median Income $27,514 per capita

$164,500 Home Value $232,128 Zillow

$1,031 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

1,235 Violent Crime/100K 4,657 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$48,965 median income, 4.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$164,500 home value, $1,031/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,235 violent crimes/100K (225% above avg)

B+

Education

4.0 / 5.0

37.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $48,965

35% lower than US avg

Home Value $164,500

42% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 1,235/100K

225% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 37.1%

10% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,031

11% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 44.5%

39% higher than US avg

Unemployment 4.5%

25% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 17.2%

39% higher than US avg

How Kalamazoo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population73,132

Median Age26.8 yrs

Density2,968/mi²

Male / Female49% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 63%

Veterans4.4%

Economy

Median Income$48,965

Per Capita$27,514

Unemployment4.5%

Poverty17.2%

County GDP$20,706M

Commute18 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$164,500

Rent$1,031

Ownership42.9%

Zillow$232,128

Housing Units32,129

Rent Burden33.9%

Crime

Violent1,235/100K

Property4,657/100K

Murder11.7/100K

Assault843/100K

Burglary915/100K

Health

Obesity44.5%

Uninsured9.4%

Smoking18.6%

Depression30.0%

Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

AQI45 (Good)

Rain33.2 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation778 ft (237 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+37.1%

High School+90.0%

Graduate+14.5%

School Score5.27

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%

Commute18 min

Broadband85.8%

EV Stations53

Libraries14

Is Kalamazoo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kalamazoo receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Kalamazoo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kalamazoo is $48,965, 35% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kalamazoo is $164,500, 42% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,031 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 1,235 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,657 per 100,000, 138% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Kalamazoo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Kalamazoo has a population of 73,132 with a density of 2,968 people per square mile, spread across 24.6 square miles. The median age is 26.8 years, 31% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly White (62.9%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 22.7% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90.3% of residents, while 9.7% speak Spanish. 4.4% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 13.5% of residents have a disability. 93.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

73,132

Total Population

2,968

People / sq mi

26.8yrs

Median Age

31% below US avg

24.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%

Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Kalamazoo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.3%

15% above US avg

Spanish 9.7%

28% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kalamazoo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kalamazoo is $48,965, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,514 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,264, 12% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 5,972 business establishments, including 579 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.2, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 8.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Kalamazoo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$48,965
	35% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$27,514
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,264
IRS Avg AGI	$82,017
Gini Index	0.461 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.5%
	25% above US avg
Poverty Rate	17.2%
	39% above US avg
Establishments (County)	5,972
County GDP	$20,706M

Business (County)

Restaurants	579
Healthcare	749
Retail	848
Manufacturing	295

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$7,471
	113% above US avg
Cost of Living	96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	4.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	18.0 min
Drive Alone	74.1%
Public Transit	2.2%
Work from Home	8.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Kalamazoo is $164,500, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $232,128, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 96.8% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,031 (11% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $998 for a one-bedroom to $1,162 for a two-bedroom apartment. 42.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 32,129 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1959. The average annual property tax is $7,471 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 33.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$164,500
	42% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$232,128
Median List Price	$192,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$192,500
$/Sq Ft	$155
Homes Sold	40
Sale-to-List Ratio	96.8%
Price Drops	21.9%
Inventory	128

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,031
	11% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,287
Rent Burden	33.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$838
1 Bedroom	$998
2 Bedrooms	$1,162
3 Bedrooms	$1,531
4 Bedrooms	$1,571

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	42.9%
Owner-Occupied	42.9%
Renter-Occupied	57.1%
Housing Units	32,129
Median Year Built	1959

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$7,471
	113% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.54%

In Kalamazoo, 44.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.4% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.6% of residents. 35.8% have high blood pressure. 18.6% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 16.2% report binge drinking. 29.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 30.0% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.2% experience frequent mental distress. 9.4% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,012. The dentist ratio is 1:1,312. 91.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.7 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Kalamazoo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	44.5%
	39% above US avg
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart Disease	6.6%
High Blood Pressure	35.8%
Asthma	12.6%
COPD	8.9%
Cancer	7.1%
Stroke	3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	18.6%
	33% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.2%
Physical Inactivity	29.9%
Depression	30.0%
Mental Distress	21.2%
Physical Distress	15.6%
Short Sleep	32.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	93.8%
Uninsured	9.4%
	9% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,012
Dentists	1:1,312
Mental Health	1:184
Checkup Rate	79.0%
Dental Visits	61.1%
Premature Death	7,811/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.7/10
Exercise Access	91.7%
Healthcare Facilities	749

Kalamazoo has a violent crime rate of 1,235 per 100,000 residents, 225% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 843.5 per 100,000, robbery at 236.9, rape at 143.2. The murder rate is 11.7 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,657 per 100,000, 138% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,314, burglary at 915, vehicle theft at 428 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 31 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Kalamazoo receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Kalamazoo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	1,235.2/100K
	225% above US avg
Murder	11.7/100K
	86% above US avg
Rape	143.2/100K
Robbery	236.9/100K
Assault	843.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	4,657.2/100K
	138% above US avg
Burglary	915.0/100K
Theft	3,313.9/100K
Vehicle Theft	428.2/100K
Arson	57.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	31
Traffic Accidents	956
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Kalamazoo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. 64% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.5°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	778 ft (237 m)
Area	24.6 sq mi (63.8 km²)
Population Density	2,968/sq mi
Coordinates	42.2752°N, 85.5885°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Kalamazoo County County
Nearest Airport	Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"

13% below US avg

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.98"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	63.9%
Unhealthy Days	0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0452 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	11.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	81.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	18.5 / 100
Community Resilience	91.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015	5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan	M4.2	14 km
Sep 2, 1994	5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan	M3.5	99 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	47 km
Jan 26, 2012	5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana	M3.0	78 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

385 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 156 fatalities, 2,182 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956	EF5	67 km	17
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	50 km	1
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	3 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	97 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	100 km	1
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	87 km	5
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	72 km	21
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	73 km	5
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	93 km	31
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	92 km	36
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	70 km	23
Aug 24, 2007	EF3	71 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	93 km	1
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	58 km	0
May 15, 1986	EF3	64 km	0
May 13, 1980	EF3	11 km	5
May 13, 1980	EF3	52 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	96 km	5
Apr 21, 1967	EF3	71 km	0
Nov 26, 1965	EF3	99 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1954	MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN)	Avalanche	3.0 m	7	125 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 ac, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1988	ALLEGAN6	1,077	50 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
February	26°F (-3°C)	1.6 in	Driest
March	36°F (2°C)	2.4 in
April	47°F (9°C)	3.4 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.4 in
June	68°F (20°C)	3.7 in
July	73°F (23°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.6 in
September	63°F (17°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
October	51°F (11°C)	2.9 in
November	39°F (4°C)	2.8 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	2.7 in

Kalamazoo has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.6").

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Kalamazoo is located in Kalamazoo County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10% above the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 14.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 58% of the vote, a 17.7-point margin. 85.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 53 EV charging stations. There are 14 public libraries serving the community. 749 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 74.1% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.2% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.3%

D 58%

Winner: Democrat by 17.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	31
Traffic Accidents	956
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	37.1%
	10% above US avg
High School+	90.0%
Graduate Degree+	14.5%
School Test Score	5.27

B+ Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	2,968/sq mi
Total Area	24.6 sq mi
County	Kalamazoo County County

Services

Broadband Access	85.8%
Avg Download Speed	208.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	97.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	53
Alt Fuel Stations	59
Public Libraries	14
Healthcare Facilities	749
Restaurants	579
Retail Stores	848

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	18.0 min
Drive Alone	74.1%
Public Transit	2.2%
Work from Home	8.9%

Average costs for common services in Kalamazoo. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$241 ($144–$385)
Specialist Visit	$337 ($192–$529)
Urgent Care Visit	$192 ($96–$337)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,116 ($770–$4,810)
Dental Cleaning	$125 ($72–$192)
Dental Filling	$241 ($144–$385)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43 ($24–$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$72 ($48–$115)
Brake Pad Replacement	$289 ($144–$481)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19–$72)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$577 ($385–$962)
Battery Replacement	$192 ($96–$337)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$96 ($58–$144)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($48–$135)
HVAC Repair	$385 ($144–$770)
HVAC System Install	$6,734 ($3,848–$11,544)
Roof Repair	$962 ($385–$1,924)
Roof Replacement	$8,658 ($5,291–$14,430)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,443 ($481–$3,367)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,430 ($4,810–$28,860)
DUI Defense	$4,810 ($1,924–$9,620)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,443 ($770–$2,886)
Will Preparation	$481 ($192–$962)
Trust Preparation	$2,405 ($962–$4,810)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$43)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29–$96)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$144 ($72–$241)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$43)
Pedicure	$38 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$77 ($48–$125)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.94 ($2.89–$5.29)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.37 ($2.41–$4.81)
Loaf of Bread	$3.66 ($2.41–$5.29)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.33 ($2.89–$6.25)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.29 ($3.85–$7.22)
Rice (per lb)	$0.96 ($0.58–$1.73)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$135 ($77–$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$67 ($38–$115)
Internet (Monthly)	$67 ($38–$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29–$96)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$82 ($48–$144)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$192 ($72–$481)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,924 ($1,154–$3,367)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.70–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$96 ($29–$241)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($14–$72)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,154 ($577–$2,405)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$962 ($481–$1,924)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$385 ($192–$673)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$48 ($24–$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$962 ($385–$2,405)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,025 ($4,810–$28,860)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29–$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$96 ($48–$192)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29–$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19–$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$289 ($144–$481)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$192 ($96–$385)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$693
Toddler	$693
Preschool	$585
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$806
Toddler	$806
Preschool	$788

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Kalamazoo County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	21,198	340	$95,480	2.14
Health Care & Social Assistance	20,432	961	$70,049	1.18
Retail Trade	12,358	722	$38,041	1.03
Accommodation & Food Services	11,060	521	$23,302	1.01
Construction	6,522	458	$79,824	1.03
Professional & Technical Services	5,959	586	$86,578	0.71
Administrative & Waste Services	5,719	323	$46,514	0.80
Wholesale Trade	5,036	244	$74,530	1.06
Other Services	4,000	575	$46,541	1.10
Finance & Insurance	3,326	322	$95,835	0.68
Educational Services	2,538	85	$56,093	1.02
Arts & Entertainment	1,838	104	$26,648	0.91
Real Estate	1,793	203	$63,812	0.96
Agriculture & Forestry	1,485	96	$44,461	1.52
Information & Technology	695	80	$72,444	0.31
Unclassified	248	75	$37,605	1.47
Management of Companies	158	21	$89,721	0.08
Mining & Oil/Gas	24	5	$70,176	0.05

Colleges & Universities in Kalamazoo

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Western Michigan University	Public · Graduate	18,774	84.7%	$15,298	$19,098
Kalamazoo Valley Community College	Public · Associate	9,143	—	$6,746	$8,876
Kalamazoo College	Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's	1,376	76.2%	$58,614	$58,614
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine	Private Non-Profit · Graduate	350	—	—	—
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty	Private For-Profit · Associate	109	—	—	—

Hospitals in Kalamazoo

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	Yes	(269) 341-6000
BORGESS MEDICAL CENTER	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	Yes	(269) 226-7000
KALAMAZOO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL	Psychiatric	—	Yes	(574) 277-2630
KALAMAZOO REGIONAL PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL	Psychiatric	—	Yes	(269) 337-3309

Schools in Kalamazoo

39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Loy Norrix High School	High	1,771	72	24.6:1
Kalamazoo Central High School	High	1,612	72	22.4:1
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts	Middle	860	39	22.1:1
Milwood Magnet School	Middle	742	32	23.2:1
Linden Grove Middle School	Middle	705	33	21.4:1
KingWestwood Elementary School	Elementary	591	28	21.1:1
Comstock Elementary School	Elementary	577	40	14.4:1
Woods Lake ElementaryA Magnet Center For The Arts	Elementary	566	28	20.2:1
Hillside Middle School	Middle	512	25	20.5:1
Winchell Elementary School	Elementary	483	24	20.1:1
Prairie Ridge Elementary School	Elementary	470	25	18.8:1
ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School	Elementary	463	28	16.5:1
Parchment High School	High	434	24	18.1:1
Paramount Charter Academy (Charter)	Elementary	379	26	14.6:1
Comstock High School	High	378	19	19.9:1
Milwood Elementary School	Elementary	376	22	17.1:1
Arcadia Elementary School	Elementary	354	23	15.4:1
El Sol Elementary	Elementary	351	19	18.5:1
Parchment Middle School	Middle	329	21	15.7:1
Comstock Middle School	Middle	302	17	17.8:1
Parchment Central Elem School	Elementary	292	18	16.2:1
Edison Environmental Science Academy	Elementary	287	21	13.7:1
Alamo Elementary School	Elementary	285	14	20.4:1
Spring Valley Center for Exploration	Elementary	281	22	12.8:1
Northglade Montessori School	Elementary	273	13	21.0:1
STEM Academy	Elementary	260	15	17.3:1
Cooper Elementary School	Elementary	259	16	16.2:1
Parchment North Elem School	Elementary	242	15	16.1:1
Washington Writers Academy	Elementary	235	13	18.1:1
Lincoln International Studies School	Elementary	226	18	12.6:1
Northeastern Elementary School	Elementary	212	16	13.3:1
Woodward School for Technology and Research	Elementary	206	17	12.1:1
Indian Prairie Elementary School	Elementary	204	11	18.5:1
Parchment Northwood Elem School	Elementary	179	10	17.9:1
Greenwood Elementary School	Elementary	101	7	14.4:1
Forest Academy (Charter)	Elementary	66	4	16.5:1
Youth Center School	High	43	11	3.9:1
Youth Advancement Academy (Charter)	High	29	1	29.0:1
Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center	High	—	8	—

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Radio Stations near Kalamazoo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
89.1 WIDR FM	—	MP3 256 kbps

National Parks Near Kalamazoo

16 national parks and monuments found near Kalamazoo.

Park	Type	Fee
Bakale Wildlife Unit	State Park	Free
Chain O' Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Coldwater State Park	State Park	Free
Grand Haven State Park	State Park	Free
Grand Mere State Park	State Park	Free
Hidden Cove Park	State Park	Free
Hoffmaster State Park (P.J. Hoffmaster)	State Park	Free
Holland State Park (Ottawa Beach)	State Park	Free
Jasper Dairy Road Park	State Park	Free
Kal-Haven Trail Sesq. State Park	State Park	Free
Muskegon State Park	State Park	Free
Pokagon State Park	State Park	Free
Potato Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Saugatuck Dunes State Park	State Park	Free
Van Buren State Park	State Park	Free
Van Buren Trail State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Kalamazoo

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	75,819	$31,893
2015	75,858	$33,009
2017	75,908	$37,438
2019	76,329	$41,774
2021	73,257	$44,296
2023	73,384	$48,965

Museums in Kalamazoo

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
KALAMAZOO INSTITUTE OF ARTS	ART MUSEUM		2693497775	$2,820,046
VICKSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	300 NORTH RICHARDSON STREET	2696491733	$233,471
OSHTEMO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$12,673
BERNARD HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2696233565	$10,102
AIR ZOO	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	6151 PORTAGE ROAD
DARDEN MURPHY AFRICAN AMERICAN COWBOY HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	628 LULU ST�	2693820245
GALESBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	190 E MICHIGAN AVENUE	2696659011
GALLERY II	ART MUSEUM
GILMORE CAR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2696715089
KALAMAZOO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2693812006
KALAMAZOO LATVIAN HERITAGE CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
KALAMAZOO LOG CABIN QUILTERS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
KALAMAZOO MODEL RAILROAD CLUB	GENERAL MUSEUM	9336 RIVERVIEW DRIVE	2693438269
KALAMAZOO NATURE CENTER	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		2693811574
KALAMAZOO VALLEY MUSEUM PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
KALAMAZOO VALLEY MUSUEM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2693737990
LAWTON HERITAGE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2696242371
LINCOLN CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	6865 WEST HICKORY ROAD	2696715089
MICHIGAN FARMERS HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM
MIDWEST MINIATURES MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
OLD HOUSE NETWORK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2697200403
OTSEGO AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	218 N FARMER ST	2696923775
PRAIRIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
REAL MEN'S ANTIQ-IBLES	GENERAL MUSEUM		2693445555
SCHOOLCRAFT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SCOTTS OLDE TYME POWER AND EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM	8451 S 35TH ST	2694965815
SPACE GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
STUDENT ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY ART GALLERIES	ART MUSEUM		2693872436
WOLF LAKE STATE FISH HATCHERY	GENERAL MUSEUM		2696682876

Libraries in Kalamazoo

Name	Address	Annual Visits
KALAMAZOO PUBLIC LIBRARY	315 SOUTH ROSE STREET	780,585
PORTAGE DISTRICT LIBRARY	300 LIBRARY LANE	766,136
OTSEGO DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY	401 DIX STREET	145,287
DELTON DISTRICT LIBRARY	330 NORTH GROVE STREET	95,560
PARCHMENT COMMUNITY LIBRARY	401 SOUTH RIVERVIEW DRIVE	79,344
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	6130 KING HIGHWAY	77,802
CHARLES A. RANSOM DISTRICT LIBRARY	180 SOUTH SHERWOOD AVENUE	71,697
VICKSBURG DISTRICT LIBRARY	215 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE	63,234
AUGUSTA-ROSS TOWNSHIP DISTRICT LIBRARY	105 SOUTH WEBSTER STREET	37,084
RICHLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY	8951 PARK STREET	35,012
MARCELLUS TOWNSHIP WOOD MEMORIAL LIBRARY	205 EAST MAIN STREET	26,601
SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY	330 NORTH CENTRE STREET	20,575
GALESBURG MEMORIAL LIBRARY	188 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE	10,154

Farmers Markets in Kalamazoo

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Bronson Winter Farmers' Market	601 John Street	November to April	Fri:10:30 am - 2:00 pm;		Visit
City of Otsego Farmers Market	112 Kalamazoo Street/M-89				Visit
Douglass Farmers' Market	1000 West Paterson Street	06/04/2013 to 09/24/2013	Tue: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Friday Farmer's Market at Borgess Medical Center	1521 Gull Rd				Visit
Galesburg Community Market	45 West Michigan	05/31/2014 to 10/04/2014	Sat: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Kalamazoo Farmers Market	1204 Bank Street	05/02/2020 to 11/21/2020	Tue: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Thu: 2:00 AM-6:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Otsego Farmers Market	M-89 and Kalamazoo Street	05/01/2014 to 09/30/2014	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;
Plainwell Farmers Market	798 E. Bridge St.	05/24/2018 to 10/11/2018	Thu: 3:30 PM-6:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Plainwell Indoor Market	211 N. Main St.	11/09/2019 to 12/14/2019	Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Portage Market	320 Library Ln	05/07/2017 to 10/29/2017	Sun: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Richland Farmers' Market	9550 East M-89	05/20/2015 to 10/14/2015	Wed: 3:00 AM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Schoolcraft Farmers Market	342 N. Grand	09/01/2012 to 10/31/2012	Wed: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Texas Township Farmers' Market	7110 West Q Ave	05/12/2018 to 10/20/2018	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Vicksburg Farmers' Market	300 N. Richardson	05/18/2018 to	Fri: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;

Breweries in Kalamazoo

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Arcadia Brewing Co	Restaurants, Pubs, Bars & Pubs, Breweries	701 E Michigan Ave
Bell's Brewery	Breweries, Food & Drink	8938 Krum Ave	2693822338
Bell's Eccentric Cafe & General Store, Bell's Backroom	Music Venue and Garden Central Business District, Brewery, Beer Garden, and Gastropub, Music Venue,	355 E Kalamazoo Ave	2693822332	Visit
Bilbo's Pizza In A Pan	Sandwich Place, Restaurant, Caterers, Restaurants, Brewery, Pizza Place, Sandwich Place, and Brewery	6202 S Westnedge Ave	2693288855, 2693238855	Visit
Boatyard Brewing Company	Food & Drink, Breweries	432 E Patterson St	2692260300
Boatyard Brewing Company, Boatyard Brewing Co	brewery, Brewery, Breweries, Wineries	432 E Paterson St	2698083455	Visit
Bravo! Restaurant & Cafe	Restaurant, Italian Restaurant, Italian Restaurant, Pizza Place, and Brewery, Brewery, Pizza Place	5402 Portage Rd	2693447700	Visit
Brite Eyes Cafe & Brewhouse	Brewery, Caf, Brewery and Caf Vine	1156 S Burdick St	2692205001
Daane's	Beer Homebrewing Equipment & Supplies, Distillers, Convenience Stores, Caterers, Beer Makers Equipme	8901 Portage Rd	2693275500, 2697625245	Visit
Gonzo's Biggdogg Brewing	Brewery Central Business District	140 S Westnedge Ave	2692170603	Visit
Latitude 42 Brewing Company	brewery, Brewery	7842 Portage Rd	2694594242	Visit
National Products Co	Canned Food Manufacturers, Beverage Manufacturers, Flavoring Extract Manufacturers, Soybean Oil Manu	1206 E Crosstown Pkwy	2693443640	Visit
Rupert's Brew House	Brewery and Bar	773 W Michigan Ave	2693379911
West Michigan Beer Tours	Private Tours, Tours & Activities, Food & Drink, Tours, Brewery Tours, Tourist Attractions, Tour	7749 La Jessica Cir	12692054894

Nursing Homes in Kalamazoo

8 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
BORGESS GARDENS 3057 GULL ROAD	Non profit - Corporation	101	97	5/5	—	5/5	3/5	2695526500
FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE 1400 N DRAKE RD	Non profit - Other	57	47	5/5	—	5/5	5/5	2693810560
THE SPRINGS AT THE FOUNTAINS 1451 BRONSON WAY	For profit - Individual	50	31	5/5	—	4/5	5/5	2695675904
ALAMO NURSING HOME INC 8290 W C AVE	For profit - Corporation	100	84	4/5	—	4/5	5/5	2693432587
HEARTLAND HEALTH CARE CENTER-KALAMAZOO 3625 W MICHIGAN AVE	For profit - Corporation	143	84	4/5	—	4/5	5/5	2693754550
MEDILODGE OF WESTWOOD 2575 N DRAKE RD	For profit - Corporation	97	72	3/5	—	—	4/5	2693420206
HAROLD AND GRACE UPJOHN COMMUN 2400 PORTAGE ST	For profit - Corporation	118	103	2/5	—	4/5	3/5	2693814290
MEDILODGE OF KALAMAZOO 1701 S 11TH ST	For profit - Corporation	114	66	2/5	—	4/5	4/5	2693752020

Pharmacies in Kalamazoo

28 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
APRIA HEALTHCARE	5234 AZO COURT	269-342-0022
ARCADIA PHARMACY	418 WEST KALAMAZOO AVENUE	269-553-6000
BORGESS OUTPATIENT PHARMACY	1521 GULL ROAD	269-226-8336
BRONSON OUTPATIENT PHARMACY	601 JOHN STREET	269-341-6990
D AND W FRESH MARKET - 1575	2103 PARKVIEW AVENUE	269-344-2513
FAMILY HEALTH CENTER PHARMACY	117 WEST PATERSON STREET	269-349-2641
FAMILY HEALTH CENTER PHARMACY SOUTH	2030 PORTAGE STREET	269-488-0888
GULL POINTE PHARMACY	5585 GULL ROAD	269-553-5000
HARDING'S	412 HOWARD STREET	269-382-4399
HARDINGS PHARMACY	5161 WEST MAIN STREET	269-381-0270
KALAMAZOO CENTER FOR MEDICAL STUDIES PHARMACY	1000 OAKLAND DRIVE	269-337-6330
KALAMAZOO LONG TERM CARE PHARMACY	535 SOUTH BURDICK STREET	269-388-4850
MEIJER	6660 WEST MAIN STREET	269-372-9164
MEIJER	5800 GULL ROAD	269-337-2964
PRIMECARE PHARMACY	3630 GULL ROAD	269-492-3300
RED CROWN PHARMACY	4206 STADIUM DRIVE	269-488-2630
RITE AID - 1478	1032 EAST CORK STREET	269-344-0131
SINDECUSE HEALTH CENTER PHARMACY	886 NORTH GILKISON AVENUE	269-387-3355
TARGET	5350 WEST MAIN STREET	269-349-6290
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 5064	6065 GULL ROAD	269-373-1367
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 5065	501 NORTH 9TH STREET	269-544-2943
WALGREENS - 12849	6649 WEST MAIN STREET	269-372-0273
WALGREENS - 3053	1722 WEST MAIN STREET	269-344-1185
WALGREENS - 3147	918 RIVERVIEW DRIVE	269-382-8181
WALGREENS - 4991	3016 SOUTH WESTNEDGE AVENUE	269-552-1518
WALGREENS - 7430	5020 WEST MAIN STREET	269-345-8507
WALGREENS - 7894	5815 GULL ROAD	269-226-9433
WESTSIDE FAMILY MEDICAL PHARMACY	6565 WEST MAIN STREET	269-743-0071

EV Charging Stations in Kalamazoo

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
MAPLE HILL MHAG MAPLE HILL #1	5625 W Main St	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
MAPLE HILL MHAG MAPLE HILL #2	5625 W Main St	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
West Michigan International	5380 International Dr	Non-Networked		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
Audi Kalamazoo	5622 W Main St	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Bronson Methodist Hospital Patient Parking	601 John St	Non-Networked	4		J1772	public
Cole Nissan	3003 Stadium Dr	Non-Networked	2		J1772	private
CONSUMERSENERGY KAL #1	2500 East Cork Street	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
DENOOYER JAGUAR CT4000- LEVEL 2	5850 Stadium Dr	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Kalamazoo	3303 Retail Pl Dr	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Flesher Field	3664 S 9th St	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
FRIENDSHIP-AZOO FV-KZOO2	1641 Persianwood Cir	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
HAYES STATION 1	543 west michigan ave	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
K COLLEGE F&WC LOT	123 W Main Ct	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
K COLLEGE TROWBRIDGE LOT	1331 Academy Street	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
Kalamazoo Valley Community College	6767 W O Ave	Non-Networked	4		J1772	public
Life Story Network	526 E North St	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
MAPLE HILL MHAG MAPLE HILL #3	5625 W Main St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Maple Hill Volvo Cars	5622 W Main St	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
People's Church	1758 10th St N	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
PFC Natural Grocery & Deli	507 Harrison St	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
St Luke's Episcopal Church	247 W Lovell St	Non-Networked	2		J1772 TESLA	public
St. Luke's Episcopal Church - Tesla Destination	247 W Lovell st	Tesla Destination	1		TESLA	public
Streamline Healthcare Solution	500 E Butler Ct	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Thunderbird	701 E Michigan Ave	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Warner Building Parking Garage	180 E Water St Suite 2000	Non-Networked	4		J1772	public
Western Michigan University - West Parking Structure Lower Level	CEAS West Parking Deck	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
WMU FLOYD HALL 1	Campus Dr	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
WMU HENRY HALL 1	2150 W Michigan Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
WMU MILLER 10	2466 Ring Rd S	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
WMU MILLER 12	1300 Theatre Dr	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
WMU MILLER 14	2466 Ring Rd S	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
WMU MILLER 4	2197 Auditorium Dr	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
WMU MILLER 6	2466 Ring Rd S	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
WMU MILLER 8	2466 Ring Rd S	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
WMU PHYS. PLANT 1	1100-1148 W Michigan Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
WMU SUST. OFFICE 1	2529 W Michigan Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Kalamazoo

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
8433-B North 12th Street (110951)	GTOWER	128
8433-B North 12th Street (110951)	GTOWER	128
10706 N 24TH ST (44160)	GTOWER	106
10706 N 24TH ST (44160)	GTOWER	106
52807 US RT 131 N (111616)	GTOWER	95
52807 US RT 131 N (111616)	GTOWER	95
1397 108th Avenue (111113	GTOWER	94
1397 108th Avenue (111113	GTOWER	94
13766 S. 38TH STREET (44441)	LTOWER	79
EAST R AVENUE (44162)	LTOWER	79
EAST R AVENUE (44162)	LTOWER	79
13766 S. 38TH STREET (44441)	LTOWER	79
10126 E M 89	TOWER	76
in t255 M-89 (44729)	MTOWER	61
in t255 M-89 (44729)	MTOWER	61
11274 Doster Road	MTOWER	60
11274 Doster Road	MTOWER	60
310 DUNCAN STREET (44342)	LTOWER	54
310 DUNCAN STREET (44342)	LTOWER	54

Fire Stations in Kalamazoo

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Alamo Township Fire and Rescue Department	7840 N Sixth ST	Volunteer	269-345-3010
City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety	150 E Crosstown PKWY	Career	269-337-8123
Cooper Charter Township Fire Department	1590 W D AVE	Volunteer	269-385-3355
Kalamazoo Township Fire Department	1720 Riverview DR	Mostly volunteer	269-888-2170
Oshtemo Fire Department	7275 W Main ST	Mostly volunteer	269-375-0487
Texas Township Fire Department	7110 W Q Ave	Mostly volunteer	269-375-4610

Power Plants Near Kalamazoo

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
GRAPHIC PACKAGING	NATURAL GAS STEAM TURBINE	221112	-85.6	OP
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY POWER PLANT	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBINED CYCLE; NATURAL GAS INTE	221112	-85.6	OP
WESTERN MICHIGAN SOLAR GARDENS	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-85.6	OP
PARKVIEW BATTERY	BATTERIES	221118	-85.7	OP

Bridges in Kalamazoo

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2022	96	67,300	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2022	223	67,300	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2007	97	39,044	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2009	218	34,630	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2011	218	34,630	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Steel	2010	258	30,000	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Steel	2011	258	30,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1947	45	25,699	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2007	158	25,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2007	110	23,695	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2007	98	19,866	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1995	255	18,825	F
Culvert	Concrete	2013	28	16,205	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1986	55	12,623	G
Culvert	Concrete	1992	20	12,600	F
Culvert	Concrete	2012	30	12,600	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2006	177	11,767	F
Culvert	Steel	1982	20	11,381	F
Culvert	Steel	1982	20	11,381	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1982	54	9,500	F
Culvert	Concrete	1992	20	7,600	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1983	27	6,552	F
Culvert	Steel	1965	30	5,784	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1988	33	5,600	F
Culvert	Concrete	1991	36	5,377	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1985	55	4,189	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1983	23	3,647	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1986	30	2,895	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1993	35	900	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	1990	78	650	P
Slab	Concrete	1935	27	360	P
Culvert	Concrete	1992	20	350	G
Slab	Concrete	1935	40	200	F

Correctional Facilities in Kalamazoo

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
KALAMAZOO COUNTY JAIL	1500 LAMONT AVE	COUNTY	307	400	OPEN
KALAMAZOO COUNTY JUVENILE HOME	1424 GULL ROAD	COUNTY	-999	40	OPEN
ACADEMY HALL RESTRICTED CUSTODY CENTER	818 S PARK ST	STATE		-999	CLOSED

Amtrak Stations in Kalamazoo

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Kalamazoo, MI	459 North Burdick Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Kalamazoo

14 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
5200 EAST CORK ST INVESTORS LLC	5200 EAST CORK STREET	KALAMAZOO
5200 EAST CORK ST INVESTORS LLC	5200 EAST CORK STREET	KALAMAZOO
BENTELER INDUSTRIES, INC.	9000 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE	KALAMAZOO
CITY OF PLAINWELL	200 ALLEGAN STREET	ALLEGAN
EVERGREEN PACKAGING INC.	2315 MILLER RD	KALAMAZOO
JAMES RIVER CORP. - KALAMAZOO	243 E PATTERSON ST	KALAMAZOO
JAMES RIVER CORP. - KALAMAZOO	243 E PATTERSON ST	KALAMAZOO
JBS PLAINWELL, INC.	11 11TH STREET	ALLEGAN
KALAMAZOO RIVER GENERATING STATION	6900 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE	KALAMAZOO
PHARMACIA & UPJOHN (P&U) - KAPI AND EMU	7000 PORTAGE RD	KALAMAZOO
PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY, LLC.	7171 PORTAGE RD	KALAMAZOO COUNTY
PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY, LLC.	7171 PORTAGE RD	KALAMAZOO COUNTY
STREBOR INC	2305 SUPERIOR STREET	KALAMAZOO
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY	1201 OLIVER ST	KALAMAZOO

Airports Near Kalamazoo

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Gerald R. Ford International Airport	GRR	Large Airport
Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field	BTL	Medium Airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport	AZO	Medium Airport
South Bend International Airport	SBN	Medium Airport
Airbatco Field	—	Small Airport
Almena Airport	—	Small Airport
Bakers Field	—	Small Airport
Blairport Airport	—	Small Airport
Branch County Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Brooks Field	—	Small Airport
C. V. Airport	—	Small Airport
Calkins Field	—	Small Airport
Chicora Field	—	Small Airport
Coldbrook Field	—	Small Airport
Countryview Airport	—	Small Airport
Crump Airport	—	Small Airport
Curt's Place Airport	—	Small Airport
David Beiswanger Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Dewind Field	—	Small Airport
Dowagiac Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
East Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Eby Field	—	Small Airport
Elkhart Municipal Airport	EKI	Small Airport
Foos Field	—	Small Airport
Fremont (Murphy) Airport	—	Small Airport
Galloway Landings Airport	—	Small Airport
Goshen Municipal Airport	GSH	Small Airport
Harry's Field	—	Small Airport
Hastings Airport	—	Small Airport
Hiram Cure Airport	—	Small Airport
Ionia County Airport	—	Small Airport
J P's Field	—	Small Airport
Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport	NLE	Small Airport
Kerby Field	—	Small Airport
Kirsch Municipal Airport	IRS	Small Airport
Law Field	—	Small Airport
Lowell City Airport	—	Small Airport
Mattawan Airpark	—	Small Airport
Mishawaka Pilots Club Airport	—	Small Airport
Mitch Veenstra Airport	—	Small Airport
Nelund Field	—	Small Airport
Newman's Airport	—	Small Airport
Ottawa Executive Airport	—	Small Airport
Padgham Field	—	Small Airport
Park Township Airport	HLM	Small Airport
Pigeon Airport	—	Small Airport
Pinelli Airport	—	Small Airport
Plainwell Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Prairie Ronde Airport	—	Small Airport
R & R Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Kalamazoo

2 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Barry Township Police Station
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 6	1414 Howard Street

Grocery Stores in Kalamazoo

55 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Admiral 5726	Convenience Store	5340 S Westnedge Ave
ALDI 67140	Supermarket	5070 S Westnedge Ave.
ATM Gas	Convenience Store	502 W Michigan Ave
Aunt Millies Bakery Outlet 50020	Specialty Store	500 E Cork St
Bottoms Up	Convenience Store	930 W Michigan Ave
Circle K 4706205	Convenience Store	4117 Portage St
Cork Street Johnnys 1130	Convenience Store	107 E Cork St
Crosstown Johnnys 1160	Convenience Store	1609 S Westnedge Ave
D&W Fresh Market 1575	Super Store	2103 Parkview Ave
Dayshas Convenience Store	Convenience Store	715 Douglas Ave
DOLLAR GENERAL 10793	Other	143 E Stockbridge Ave
DOLLAR GENERAL 5869	Other	2810 Portage St
Dollar Tree 5480	Other	5224 S Westnedge Ave
Dylan Quick Mart	Convenience Store	1405 Portage St
Edison Supermarket Kalamazoo	Convenience Store	1261 Portage St
El Ranchero Supermarket	Grocery Store	4315 Portage St
Family Dollar 5492	Other	2032 E Cork St
Family Dollar 6980	Other	507 N Park St
GK 7 Petroleum	Convenience Store	605 E Michigan Ave
Hardings Market 397	Super Store	1000 E Cork St
International Gourmet Grocery	Grocery Store	1514 W Michigan Ave
J And B Discount Liquor	Convenience Store	110 W Stockbridge Ave
Jack's Party Store	Convenience Store	1601 E Stockbridge Ave
Kalamazoo Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	1204 Bank St
Kalamazoo Market II Inc.	Super Store	412 Howard St
Kalamazoo Market Inc	Super Store	512 N Park St.
Kalamazoo Shell And Mart	Convenience Store	491 W Michigan Ave
Kartaar Aag	Convenience Store	1366 Portage St
Lesmans Market	Convenience Store	119 E Paterson St
Meijer Gas Station 22	Convenience Store	5121 S Westnedge Ave
Meijer Inc 22	Super Store	5121 S Westnedge Ave
Mill Street Market	Convenience Store	1102 Lake St
Milwood Quick Stop	Convenience Store	4231 Portage St
Mini Mart	Convenience Store	2045 S Burdick St
Northpole Party Store	Convenience Store	711 N Westnedge Ave
Novedades Y Artesanias Mireya Llc	Convenience Store	912 E Cork St
On The Rocks	Convenience Store	642 Portage St
ON THE WINGS MARKET	Convenience Store	5232 Portage Rd
Pacific Rim Food	Grocery Store	229 W Kilgore Rd
Paul's Pantry	Convenience Store	1719 Miller Rd
PEOPLES FOOD CO-OP OF KALAMAZOO	Farmers and Markets	507 Harrison St
Portage Rd Shell 4770	Convenience Store	5126 Portage Rd
PV Liquor LLC	Convenience Store	912 E Cork St
Rich Oil 7785 7785	Convenience Store	3050 Oakland Dr
S & M 2006 Llc	Convenience Store	2006 Portage St
SAWALL HEALTH FOOD PRODUCTS INC	Supermarket	2965 Oakland Dr
South Westnedge Market LLC	Convenience Store	819 S Westnedge Ave
Speedway 2383	Convenience Store	5012 S Westnedge Ave
Speedway 3561	Convenience Store	3908 S Westnedge Ave
SUNNY LIQUOR STORE	Convenience Store	3115 S Westnedge Ave
Supercaniceria Las Palmas	Grocery Store	911 E Cork St
Tienda Guatemalteca Llc	Grocery Store	2111 S Burdick St
Town And Country Supermarket	Supermarket	1824 Portage St
WALGREENS 4991	Other	3016 S Westnedge Ave
Walgreens 15690	Other	760 W Michigan Ave

Treatment Centers in Kalamazoo

11 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Ascension Borgess Behavioral Health - Inpatient	Both	269-226-5634
Counseling Center PC - DBA Plainwell Counseling Center	Substance Abuse	269-685-9401 x11
Elizabeth Upjohn Comm Healing Center	Both	269-343-1651 x156
Gilmore Community Healing Centers	Substance Abuse	269-382-9820
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo	Both	269-364-6901
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo	Mental Health	269-373-6000
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo - Substance Abuse Services	Substance Abuse	269-373-6000
Kalamazoo Probation - Enhancement Program	Substance Abuse	269-903-0564
New Way Counseling Center	Substance Abuse	269-552-9134
Pine Rest Christian Mental Hlth Servs - Kalamazoo Clinic	Both	269-343-6700
Victory Clinical Services	Substance Abuse	269-344-4458

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kalamazoo

156 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
AGAPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH	609 CHEROKEE ST
AMERICAN LOKENATH MISSION SOCIETY	7157 HUNTERS RIDGE DR
ARABIC INDEPENDENT MINISTRY	2104 KENWOOD ST
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH	5701 MOUNT OLIVET RD
BIG ROCK COMMUNITY CHURCH INC	3140 N 3RD ST
BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES	PO BOX 19421
BRIGHTNESS OF GLORY - KALAMAZOO MI INC	2950 MOUNT OLIVET RD
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL	601 JOHN STREET BOX 26
CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH EAST	5495 E MAIN ST
CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH OF KALAMAZOO	855 S DRAKE RD
CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES	1819 GULL RD
CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION	1819 GULL RD
CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN	215 N WESTNEDGE AVE
CATHOLIC INFORMATION CENTER OFSOUTHWEST MICHIGAN INCORPORATED	340 E MICHIGAN AVE
CAYAC	2815 GULL RD
CENTRE AVENUE CHURCH OF GOD	1729 KINGSTON AVE
CHANGED IN CHRIST	2015 SUNNYSIDE DR
CHRIST TEMPLE CHURCH INC	3498 N 26TH ST
CHRISTIAN CHURCH	2208 WINCHELL AVE
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH IN NORTH AMERICA	2405 PINE RIDGE RD
CHURCH OF GOD OF KALAMAZOO	5424 E MAIN ST
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED	701 AMSTERDAM ST
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED KALAMAZOO & VICINITY	2422 CUMBERLAND ST
CONGREGATION OF MOSES	2501 STADIUM DR
CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH MINISTRIES INC	3427 GULL RD
COVENANT UNITED REFORMED CHURCH	3724 LOVERS LN
CPC OF THE WMM-KALAMAZOO MI-ONE INC	603 N BURDICK ST
EAST MAIN CHURCH OF CHRIST	2502 E MAIN ST
EDISON CHAPEL	1205 RACE ST
ENDS OF THE EARTH	915 EDGEMOOR AVE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA	7588 HUNTERS RIDGE
FAITH CHAPEL MINISTRIES	7736 W G AVE
FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH KALAMAZOO INCORPORATED	2705 VIRGINIA AVE
FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH OF KALAMAZOO	3046 S 8TH ST
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH	315 W MICHIGAN AVE
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF KALAMAZOO	345 W MICHIGAN AVE
FIRST PRESBYTERIN CHURCH OF KALAMAZOO	321 W SOUTH ST
FRESH CHURCH	5718 ARBUTUS ST
GOOD SHEPHERD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PCA	708 NICHOLS RD
GRACE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH	1724 WHITES RD
GRACE HARBOR CHURCH OF GOD	2131 ALAMO AVE
GREATER OPEN DOOR CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	416 PHELPS AVE
GREENWOOD REFORMED CHURCH OF KALAMAZOO	1815 WINTON AVE
H2O CHURCH OF KALAMAZOO	PO BOX 19938
HARVEST ALLIANCE	PO BOX 19976
HERITAGE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH	2857 S 11TH ST
IGLESIA CRISTIANA PENTECOSTES RESPLANDOR DE GLORIA BATTLE CREEK	2950 MOUNT OLIVET RD
IMMANUEL FELLOWSHIP CHURCH KALAMAZOO INC	6015 W H AVE
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH-WESTWOOD	3000 W MAIN ST
INDEPENDENT CHILDRENS BIBLE MISSION	6220 MEDFORD WAY
INTERFAITH STRATEGY FOR ADVOCACY AND ACTION IN THE COMMUNITY	247 W LOVELL ST
INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS MINISTRY	2323 STADIUM DR
INTERNATIONAL LINK FOR CHRIST	PO BOX 19093
INTERNATIONAL WORSHIP	PO BOX 20094
JESUS LOVES	536 E MICHIGAN AVE
JEWISH FEDERATION OF KALAMAZOO AND SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN	4040 GREENLEAF CIR APT 411
JOHN E FETZER INSTITUTE INC	9292 W KL AVE
KALAMAZOO BAPTIST UNITED OPEN CHURCH	1211 SOUTH WESTNEDGE AVE ROOM 107
KALAMAZOO BETHANY GUILD	6687 SEECO DR
KALAMAZOO BIBLE CHURCH	5495 E MAIN ST
KALAMAZOO CHINESE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP	5334 PARKVIEW AVE
KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY CHURCH	2435 N 26TH ST
KALAMAZOO FREE METHODIST CHURCH	931 W MAPLE ST
KALAMAZOO GOSPEL MISSION	448 N BURDICK ST
KALAMAZOO ISLAMIC CENTER	1520 W MICHIGAN AVE
KALAMAZOO JAIL MINISTRY INC	PO BOX 50287
KALAMAZOO MENNONITE CHURCH	2833 JUNEDALE DR
KALAMAZOO MISSIONARY CHURCH	5045 E MICHIGAN AVE
KALAMAZOO PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH	4515 GREEN ACRES DR
KALAMAZOO REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION	1000 W KILGORE RD
KGM SUPPORT CORPORATION	448 N BURDICK ST
LA IGLESIA DE DIOS NUEVA JERUSALEM 8	1613 S BURDICK ST
LATVIAN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN UNITED CHURCH OF KALAMAZOO	122 CHERRY HILL ST
LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH	4321 S 11TH ST
LOVE IN ACTION MISSIONS GLOBAL INC	5300 MILLER RD
MESSIAH COMMUNITY CHURCH	4026 S WESTNEDGE AVE
MICHAEL T SCOTT MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 20044
MICHIGAN FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC	PO BOX 50566
MILWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH	3306 LOVERS LN
MILWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	3919 PORTAGE ST
MINISTRY WITH COMMUNITY INC	500 N EDWARDS ST
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH	120 ROBERSON ST
NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATION	108 PRATT RD
NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF KALAMAZOO MI	7958 PRESQUE ISLE DR
NEW BIRTH CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH	3538 NICHOLS RD
NEW CITY CHURCH	1310 PORTAGE ST
NEW COVENANT CHURCH OF KALAMAZOO	1223 N WESTNEDGE AVE
NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	1011 N 26TH ST
NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF KALAMAZOO INC	5659 STADIUM DR
NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	1912 BIRCH AVE
NEW TESTAMENT LIFE	551 PHELPS AVE
NORTH PARK REFORMED CHURCH OF KALAMAZOO MICHIGAN	1316 BARNEY RD
NORTHBRIDGE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH	8824 DOUGLAS AVE
NORTHERN HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH	1454 W E AVE
OAKWOOD BIBLE CHURCH	4100 OAKLAND DR
PEOPLES CHURCH OF KALAMAZOO MICHIGAN	1758 N 10TH ST
PROGRESSIVE DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	1527 N EDWARDS ST
REHOBOTH MINISTRIES	2625 LAKE ST
REVITALIZE CHURCH	2901 N 10TH ST
RHEMA ZOE MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 51204
ROCK OF REVELATION APOSTOLIC CHURCH	826 ASHLEY DR
SAMBODH SOCIETY INC	6363 N 24TH ST
SARANG CHURCH	3518 E MAIN ST
SEASONS OF CHANGE MINISTRIES	PO BOX 20101
SECOND CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH OF KALAMAZOO MICHIGAN	3015 NICHOLS RD
SECRET SAINT MINISTRY	3400 WOODSTONE DR W APT 313
SHALOM LUTHERAN CHURCH	419 PARK PL
SHARE THE FAITH MINISTRIES	2606 SUNNYBROOK DR
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL ST JOSEPH PARISH CONFERENCE	936 LAKE ST
SOLIDARITY FUND OF LODWAR-KALAMAZOO	7632 E ML AVE
SOUTHERN HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH	4141 E HILLANDALE DR
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN CLASSIC REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA	2323 STADIUM DR
ST ALBANS EPISCOPAL CHURCH	535 S BURDICK ST STE 1
ST JOSEPH PARISH	936 LAKE ST
ST LUKES EPISCOPAL CHURCH	247 W LOVELL ST
ST MARK BAPTIST CHURCH	3425 DOUGLAS AVE
ST MARTIN OF TOURS EPISCOPAL CHURCH	2010 NICHOLS RD
ST MARY CHURCH	939 CHARLOTTE AVE
ST MICHAELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH	535 S BURDICK ST STE 1
ST THOMAS MORE STUDENT PARISH	421 MONROE ST
SUNNYSIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	2800 GULL RD
SUSAN IMANI FOUNDATON	3316 SAINT JOSEPH ST
SUZANNE D PARISH FOUNDATION	211 S ROSE ST
TEMPLE OF CHANGE CHURCH INC	704 RIVERVIEW DR
THE BELOVED CHURCH OF KALAMAZOO	5455 GULL RD STE D 262
THE BETHANY REFORMED CHURCH OF KALAMAZOO MICHIGAN	1833 S BURDICK ST
THE CHAPEL	5455 GULL RD STE D 185
THE CHURCH OF GOD PENTECOSTAL-GRAND RAPIDS MI	2627 GREEN OAK LN
THE COVENANT CHURCH-KALAMAZOO MI	5708 E MAIN ST
THE LIVING WELL CHURCH	5475 RAVINE RD
THE REFORMED BAPTIST CHURCH OF KALAMAZOO	1906 W KILGORE RD
THE REFUGE CHURCH INC	151 S VANKAL ST
THE RIVER CHURCH	302 ACADEMY ST
THE SECOND REFORMED CHURCH OF KALAMAZOO	2323 STADIUM DR
THIRD CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH	2400 WINCHELL AVE
THREADS CHURCH INC	2031 E CORK ST
TRAVEL2SERVE	277 S ROSE ST STE 3300
TRENCHES COMMUNITY CHURCH	1003 GAYLE AVE
TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	504 SOUTH WESTNEDGE AVENUE
TRINITY EVANGELICL LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION OF KALAMAZOO MICHIGAN	504 S WEATNEDGE AVE
UNITED CAMPUS MINISTRY IN KALAMAZOO	1160 KANLEY CHAPEL WMU 1903 WEST MI
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING	252 LOVELL ST
UNITED STATES REFUGEE PASTORS NETWORK	4445 RAVINE RD
URBAN APOSTOLIC NETWORK CHURCH	1301 N BURDICK ST
VIBRANT KALAMAZOO	1523 RIVERVIEW DR STE A
VINEYARD CHURCH OF KALAMAZOO	PO BOX 51594
VOYAGE CHURCH	6339 ATLANTIC AVE
WEST MICHIGAN ISLAMIC CENTER INC	611 NORTHAMPTON RD
WESTWOOD CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH	620 NORTHAMPTON RD
WESTWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	538 NICHOLS RD
WINGS OF PRAYER MINISTRY	4515 DOVER HILLS DR APT 302
WORD FOR LIFE CHURCH OF GOD	7022 E MICHIGAN AVE
WORD HARVEST MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 19735
WORLD GOSPEL EXPLOSION INC	2107 E MAIN ST
WORLD HARVEST CHURCH OF KALAMAZOO INC	2775 S 26TH ST
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH	2122 BRONSON BLVD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kalamazoo

What is the population of Kalamazoo?

Kalamazoo has a population of 73,132 residents and is located in Michigan. The population density is 2,968 people per square mile, spread across 24.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 26.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Kalamazoo expensive to live in?

Kalamazoo has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.2 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $48,965, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $164,500 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,031 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Kalamazoo safe?

Public safety is a concern in Kalamazoo, with a violent crime rate of 1,235 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,657 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Kalamazoo receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Kalamazoo?

Kalamazoo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 45.

How is the job market in Kalamazoo?

Kalamazoo has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,264. There are 5,972 business establishments in the area, including 579 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 8.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Kalamazoo?

The median home value in Kalamazoo is $164,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $232,128. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,031. Fair market rent is $998 for a 1-bedroom and $1,162 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 42.9%. The average annual property tax is $7,471.

How are the schools in Kalamazoo?

Schools in Kalamazoo score 5.3 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 37.1% of adults in Kalamazoo hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 14.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Kalamazoo?

The obesity rate in Kalamazoo is 44.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 18.6% of adults are smokers. 29.9% are physically inactive. 30.0% of residents report depression. 9.4% lack health insurance. 91.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,012.

What is transportation like in Kalamazoo?

The average commute in Kalamazoo is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 74.1% of workers drive alone to work, 2.2% use public transit, and 8.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Kalamazoo?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Kalamazoo is 62.9% White, 22.7% Black or African American, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino. 90.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 9.7% speak Spanish. 4.4% of the population are military veterans. 13.5% of residents have a disability. 93.8% have health insurance coverage.

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