Kalamazoo County, MI

Living in Kalamazoo County

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Bikeability 36
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Walkability 43
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 35
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Affordability 76
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Public Safety 38
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 77
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Colleges 44
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Schools 28
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Residents

263k Population +15k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age
39% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black11%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate22%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$159k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$702 Median Monthly Rent +$111 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas76%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kalamazoo County

United States45
Michigan58

Property Crime in Kalamazoo County

United States48
Michigan43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump40%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 20
Feb 27 2 14
Mar 36 2 6
Apr 48 3 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 3 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 40 3 4
Dec 29 2 17

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kalamazoo County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding33
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding2
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kalamazoo County, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Kalamazoo County, MI

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Tree of Life School
2 miles, NW
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St Monica School
3 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Kalamazoo County, MI

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Kalamazoo College
5 miles, NW
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Olivet College
34 miles, NE
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Albion College
40 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Kalamazoo County, MI

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Airports

Airports near Kalamazoo County, MI

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