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Kalamazoo, MI

Founded 1829Kalamazoo CountyElev. 239 m
Population
73,132
Median home
$164,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
53
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo is home to roughly 73,132 residents. Kalamazoo was founded in 1829 and sits in Kalamazoo County. The median age is 26.8 and the median household income is $48,965. Homes carry a median value of $164,500, and about 43% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (60.2%). Around 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
73,132
Median age
26.8
Median household income
$48,965
Per-capita income
$27,514
Poverty rate
27%
High-school grad or higher
90%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
Unemployment
6.9%
Avg. commute
18 min
Work from home
8.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White60.2%
Hispanic or Latino8.6%
Black21.4%
Asian2.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.8%
Service26.1%
Sales & office19.2%
Production, transportation & material moving14.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$164,500
Median gross rent
$1,031/mo
Owner-occupied
42.9%
Median year built
1959
Households
29,580
Avg. household size
2.25

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Kalamazoo has 53 public schools — 27 elementary, 6 middle, 17 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 13 schools
Reading38%
Math24%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Boys To Men Group HomeHighGrades 6–12
Comstock High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Kalamazoo Area Math and Science CenterHighGrades 9–12
Kalamazoo Central High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home Youth Center SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Kalamazoo Covenant AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning ProgramHighGrades 9–12
Kalamazoo RESA West CampusYoung Adult ProgramHighGrades 6–12
Lets Talk About It Girls HomeHighGrades 6–12
Lets Talk About It Home for Young MenHighGrades 6–12
Loy Norrix High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Parchment High SchoolHighGrades 8–12
Parchment Innovation CenterHighGrades 7–12
Phoenix Alternative High SchoolHighGrades 9–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime226% above national
Kalamazoo1,258
Michigan468
United States386
→ 0% unchanged than 2019
2019–2023
property crime117% above national
Kalamazoo4,236
Michigan1,603
United States1,952
↓ 11% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Kalamazoo Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Kalamazoo.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Kalamazoo County
HailRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Kalamazoo is in Kalamazoo County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Kalamazoo was founded in 1829 and sits in Kalamazoo County. Elevation ~239 m.

Map of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
Where Kalamazoo is
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Historic places

37 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Appeldorn, Peter B., HouseGibbs, John, HouseIllinois Envelope Co. BuildingLawrence and Chapin BuildingMontague, Henry, HouseOld Fire House No. 4Prentice, Alonzo T., HouseRoberts, Martin W., House
Notable people from Kalamazoo
Edna FerberHuma AbedinMcGChristopher DanielsNarada Michael WaldenStephanie ShehKip CarpenterChris ReedRobert L. CarrollCathy Reed
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Nearby cities
Portage (5 mi)Battle Creek (18 mi)Kentwood (42 mi)Wyoming (43 mi)Holland (43 mi)Grand Rapids (48 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Kalamazoo, MI (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Jennifer Lynn Perkins, 48ABSCONDER
Kalamazoo · Kalamazoo County · 49004
AKA Jennifer Peel, Jennifer Perkins
Kenneth Duane Wright, 62ABSCONDER
Kalamazoo · Kalamazoo County · 49004
AKA Duane Wright, Ken Wright
Kenneth Len Thomas, 62ABSCONDER
Kalamazoo · Kalamazoo County · 49048
AKA Kenneth L Thomas, Kenneth Thomas
Kenneth Richard Jones, 65
Kalamazoo · Kalamazoo County · 49048
AKA Kenneth R Jones
Kenneth Dale Williams, 40ABSCONDER
Kalamazoo · Kalamazoo County · 49001
AKA Kenneth Williams, Kenneth Dale-M Williams
Joshua Sean Hill, 38ABSCONDER
Kalamazoo · Kalamazoo County · 49007
AKA Tennessee Hill
Joshua Owen Smith, 23
Kalamazoo · 49007
AKA Joshua Owen Scybert
Joshua Owen Sybert Smith, 23ABSCONDER
Kalamazoo · Kalamazoo County · 49048
AKA Joshua Owen Smith, Joshua Smith
Charles Eugene Mitchell, 37ABSCONDER
Kalamazoo · Kalamazoo County · 49001
AKA Chuck, Gene
Joseph Russell Adams, 67ABSCONDER
Kalamazoo · Kalamazoo County · 49048
AKA Joseph R Adams, Joseph Adams
Jimmy Eric Green, 68ABSCONDER
Kalamazoo · Kalamazoo County · 49001
AKA Chubby, Chubby Green
Kristopher Adam Gates, 48ABSCONDER
Kalamazoo · Kalamazoo County
AKA Lee Joseph Allan, Kristopher A Gates
Joseph Paul Garcia, 49ABSCONDER
Kalamazoo · Kalamazoo County · 49001
Donald Meacham Taylor, 61ABSCONDER
Kalamazoo · Kalamazoo County · 49002
AKA Donald Mitchell Taylor, Donald Taylor
Anthony Demetric Anderson, 56ABSCONDER
Kalamazoo · Kalamazoo County · 49007
AKA Anthony Anderson, X Big Tone
Stephen Devon Hill, 63ABSCONDER
Kalamazoo · Kalamazoo County · 49007
AKA Stephen Devone Hill, Steve J Hill

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Kalamazoo — frequently asked

What is the population of Kalamazoo, Michigan?
Kalamazoo has a population of about 73,132, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Kalamazoo?
The median home value in Kalamazoo is $164,500, and the median gross rent is $1,031/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Kalamazoo safe? What is the crime rate?
Kalamazoo Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,258 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Kalamazoo face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kalamazoo County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hail, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Kalamazoo?
Kalamazoo has 53 public schools (27 elementary, 6 middle, 17 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Kalamazoo?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Kalamazoo. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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