Kalamazoo-Portage Metro Area, MI
Living in the Kalamazoo Metro Area
Bikeability36
Walkability43
Commute80
Public Transit35
Affordability76
Public Safety38
Airports17
Hospitals77
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
263kPopulation-61k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
39%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-4% (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
$57kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-1% (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
$159kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$702Median Monthly Rent+$129 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
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 the Kalamazoo Metro Area
United States45
Michigan58
Property Crime in the Kalamazoo Metro Area
United States48
Michigan43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump41%
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 the Kalamazoo Metro Area
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding33
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding2
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kalamazoo-Portage Metro Area, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kalamazoo-Portage Metro Area, MI
Kalamazoo Country Day School
1 miles, S
Tree of Life School
2 miles, NW
Providence Christian School
2 miles, W
St Monica School
3 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Kalamazoo-Portage Metro Area, MI
Kalamazoo College
5 miles, NW
Western Michigan University
5 miles, NW
Olivet College
34 miles, NE
Albion College
40 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kalamazoo-Portage Metro Area, MI
Bronson Methodist Hospital
4 miles, NW
Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital
4 miles, NW
Borgess Medical Center
4 miles, N
Bronson Lakeview Hospital
19 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Kalamazoo-Portage Metro Area, MI
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
1 miles, SW
Gerald R Ford International Airport
44 miles, N
South Bend International Airport
55 miles, SW
Capital Region International Airport
61 miles, NE