City profile
Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo County · Population 73,076
Kalamazoo is a city in Kalamazoo County, MI with about 73,076 residents and a typical home value near $179,000. It is 48 miles from Grand Rapids, MI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
26°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$179,000
Typical monthly housing
$1,163
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
80
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.28%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 82/100
Top hazards: Hail, Tornado, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
42 mi to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 58% Democratic / 40% Republican
Community
Population
73,076
Black population
22.5%
County
Kalamazoo County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 73,076 residents
- Typical home value about $179,000
- 48 miles from Grand Rapids, MI
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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