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Kalamazoo, Michigan real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Kalamazoo, MI (Kalamazoo County) — Census median home value $164,500, county listing prices down about 6.5% over the past year.
Kalamazoo, MI is in Kalamazoo County, Michigan — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 73,132, with a median household income of $48,965. Census data puts Kalamazoo's median home value at $164,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Kalamazoo County's current median listing price runs $339,000, down about 6.5% over the past year.
At a glance
Kalamazoo market snapshot
Population
73,132
Median Household Income
$48,965
Median Home Value (city)
$164,500
Median Listing Price (Kalamazoo County)
$339,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,031/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-6.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kalamazoo's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $164,500. Separately, Kalamazoo County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $339,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Kalamazoo County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.75% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Kalamazoo has an estimated population of 73,132 and a median household income of $48,965, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Kalamazoo's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 25% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Kalamazoo FAQ
What are home values like in Kalamazoo, MI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Kalamazoo's median home value at $164,500. Kalamazoo County's current median listing price runs $339,000, down about 6.5% over the past year.
What is the population of Kalamazoo, MI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kalamazoo's population at approximately 73,132.
What's the median rent in Kalamazoo, MI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Kalamazoo at approximately $1,031 per month.
What is the median household income in Kalamazoo, MI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Kalamazoo at approximately $48,965.
Is the Kalamazoo housing market growing?
Kalamazoo County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.75% annual change in 2025.
Is Kalamazoo, MI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Kalamazoo's median home value at about 3.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 25% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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