Here's what it costs to live in Kalamazoo, Michigan, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,078 per month, while the typical home is valued around $179,000. Households earn a median of $52,272 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$52,272
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,078
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$179,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$838
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$998
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,162
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,531
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
73,076
Latest estimate
Median Age
26.9 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,080
Per month
Avg Home Value
$220,240
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
31.6
poor
Hospitals
4
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.9%
What is the cost of living index for Kalamazoo?
The cost of living index for Kalamazoo is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Kalamazoo?
The median gross rent in Kalamazoo is $1,078 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Kalamazoo?
The median household income in Kalamazoo is $52,272 per year.
What is the median home value in Kalamazoo?
The median home value in Kalamazoo is $179,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Kalamazoo?
Air quality data for Kalamazoo is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Kalamazoo?
Tax data for Michigan is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
