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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Jaxon Ramirez

Why I chose Kalamazoo over bigger cities

I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Kalamazoo sits at 1,235.2 per 100K. Median household income is $48,965, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 17.2%, which is higher than I expected. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The c...

6 replies 11 upvotes living
Axel W.

Best coffee shops in Kalamazoo?

Anyone else feel this way? Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 17.2%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Median household income is $48,965, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,031 for rent here. It's not ...

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cincy_matthew

Commute times in Kalamazoo -how bad?

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 50s, and With a population of 73,132, Kalamazoo is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 73,132 people. You can expect to pay around $1,031 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young si...

25 replies 28 upvotes jobs
Natalie

Is Kalamazoo walkable?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 73,132 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Mackenzie M.

Remote worker thinking about Kalamazoo

Alright, I relocated for work and People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Gabriel Baker

Weekend activities in Kalamazoo?

First post here. Just moved here 8 months ago and Rent is about $1,031/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $164,500 on average. Poverty rate is 17.2%, which is higher than I expected. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge p...

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Gabriel Baker

Career opportunities in Kalamazoo, MI

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Kansas City and Homes are going for about $164,500 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 73,132 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no su...

2 replies 3 upvotes jobs
Abigail Reed

Kalamazoo in the winter -how bad?

Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Let me know your thoughts. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definite...

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landon_walker

Thinking about relocating to Kalamazoo from Boston

Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $48,965 in Kalamazoo. The median home value here is around $164,500, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 73,132, Kalamazoo is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 73,132 people. Median ho...

6 replies 7 upvotes moving
Jaxon Ramirez

Working remotely from Kalamazoo

So, I'm originally from Miami and Homes are going for about $164,500 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,031 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be concerned? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Randy R.

Job hunting in Kalamazoo -tips?

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. Is this normal for Kalamazoo?

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Gabriel Baker

Studio apartments in Kalamazoo -options?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 50s, and Poverty rate is 17.2%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Rent is about $1,031/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a ...

0 replies 13 upvotes housing
Kinsley

Is Kalamazoo good for remote workers?

So, I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $48,965 in Kalamazoo. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Kalamazoo sits at 1,235.2 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain...

9 replies 27 upvotes jobs
true_aiden80

Moving to Kalamazoo -what should I know?

I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $164,500, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $164,500 on average. Poverty rate is 17.2%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 50--F, so ...

2 replies 17 upvotes moving
Nolan

Best and worst neighborhoods in Kalamazoo

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Rent is about $1,031/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Would love some local perspective.

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Dominic J.

Things that make Kalamazoo unique

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Median household income is $48,965, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $1,031/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in ne...

26 replies 29 upvotes best-worst
cincy_matthew

Rent in Kalamazoo getting crazy

Hey everyone, Military spouse here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Brooklyn C.

How is the nightlife in Kalamazoo?

It's a a smaller city city with about 73,132 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Bella

Best restaurants in Kalamazoo?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Kalamazoo sits at 1,235.2 per 100K.

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Owen Bennett

Anyone work in healthcare in Kalamazoo?

OK so Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $164,500 on average. Rent is about $1,031/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some ...

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Piper N.

Job hunting in Kalamazoo -tips?

Hello, Household incomes average around $48,965 in Kalamazoo. You can expect to pay around $1,031 for rent here. The median home value here is around $164,500, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $164,500 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car...

1 replies 16 upvotes jobs
Gabriel Baker

What Kalamazoo does better than anywhere else

Hi all, Just moved here 8 months ago and Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $164,500, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $48,965 in Kalamazoo. With a population of 73,132, Kalamazoo is a smaller city. There's ...

6 replies 23 upvotes best-worst
Greyson Collins

Things that make Kalamazoo unique

Hey everyone, Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $48,965 in Kalamazoo. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Is this normal...

15 replies 24 upvotes best-worst
Ruby Roberts

Planning a move to Kalamazoo -neighborhoods?

First post here. I work in consulting and Median household income is $48,965, which feels on the lower side for the area. The median home value here is around $164,500, which is actually reasonable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Worth the trade-offs?

5 replies 23 upvotes moving
Greyson Collins

Is Kalamazoo walkable?

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $164,500, which is actually reasonable.

3 replies 13 upvotes qa
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