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Kalkaska, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Kalkaska County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,370
Population
898/sq mi density
$42,955
Median Income
$24,229 per capita
$121,300
Home Value
$198,019 Zillow
$644
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
48
Violent Crime/100K
1,151 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$42,955 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,300 home value, $644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$121,300
57% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$644/mo
45% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.1%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,177
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$121,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$198,019
Median Sale Price
$190,000
Median List Price
$202,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.1%
Owner-Occupied
39.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$719/mo
1 Bedroom
$766/mo
2 Bedroom
$973/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,286/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,291/mo
Census median rent:
$644/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
65 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
23.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$130
Active Inventory
13
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
60.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $121,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $198,019 |
| Median Sale Price | $190,000 |
| Median List Price | $202,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $130 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $644 |
| FMR Studio | $719 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $766 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $973 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,286 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,291 |
Market
| Days on Market | 65 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.1% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 13 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $130 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,177 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 26.7% |