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Paw Paw, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Kalamazoo County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,277
Population
1,227/sq mi density
$38,989
Median Income
$23,775 per capita
$133,600
Home Value
$259,971 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
504
Violent Crime/100K
5,252 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$38,989 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$133,600 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
504 violent crimes/100K (33% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$133,600
53% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
47.6%
27% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,547
Median year built: 1964
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$133,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$259,971
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
47.6%
Owner-Occupied
52.4%
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:
$775/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
47.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $133,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $259,971 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 47.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,547 |
| Median Year Built | 1964 |
| Rent Burden | 27.9% |