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What are the crime rate and median income in Kalamazoo, MI?
According to the FBI, Kalamazoo had 10.8 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 2.6 times the Michigan rate (4.2). Median household income is $52,272 and the median home value is $179,000. Population: about 73,076 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Kalamazoo?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Kalamazoo at 10.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (789 in all). It stands at about 2.6 times the Michigan rate (4.2); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Its murder count for the year was 7. There were also 2,125 property crimes, a rate of 29.0 per 1,000. Car thefts stand out: 4.1 per 1,000, about 2.1 times the national rate. Compared with 2021, when 1,219 were reported, the count is down 35%.
| Offense (2025) | Kalamazoo count | Per 1,000 | Michigan per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 789 | 10.8 | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 7 | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 99 | 1.4 | 0.53 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 77 | 1.1 | 0.26 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 606 | 8.3 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,125 | 29.0 | 12.6 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 346 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,482 | 20.2 | 9.2 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 297 | 4.1 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Kalamazoo changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,219 | 3,389 | 13 |
| 2022 | 1,106 | 3,291 | 11 |
| 2023 | 913 | 3,036 | 22 |
| 2024 | 941 | 2,522 | 10 |
| 2025 | 789 | 2,125 | 7 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Kalamazoo Police Department's own reports.
How does Kalamazoo compare with Michigan?
Kalamazoo's median household earns $52,272 a year, 28% lower than the state figure ($72,875). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $179,000, and half of renters pay more than $1,078 a month. About 73,076 people live on 25 square miles of land, roughly 2,966 per square mile. The city lies in Kalamazoo County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Kalamazoo | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 73,076 | 10,077,761 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $52,272 | $72,875 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $179,000 | $231,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,078 | $1,129 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.9% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 24.9% | 13.2% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 38.5% | 32.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 42.3% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 26.9 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Kalamazoo?
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Kalamazoo: Michigan Disposal Service (Cork Street Landfill) and Auto Ion Chemicals, Inc.. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Kalamazoo has 1 dam classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. The tallest is Bryant Mill Dam (17 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Kalamazoo County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Kalamazoo?
Kalamazoo city limits had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (active that day). Roads listed: M-96. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Kalamazoo?
Inside the city limits there are 31 public schools (2024-25) and 10 private schools (2023-24). 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Kal-Haven Trail Sesq. State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Kalamazoo
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Kalamazoo city limits, plus 1 more licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown). It is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: T-N -T Pawnbroker INC (Kalamazoo).
Liquor stores
10 liquor stores are on the map inside the Kalamazoo city limits: Bottoms Up (Kalamazoo), Corkscrew Party Store (Kalamazoo), Eastman Food and Beverage (Kalamazoo), Howard's Party Store (Kalamazoo), J&B Discount Liquor (Kalamazoo), Kilgore Party Store (Kalamazoo), Liquor Lotto (Kalamazoo), Mill St. Market and 2 more. Michigan has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Kalamazoo city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Kalamazoo?
In 2025, Kalamazoo had 10.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (789 reported), about 2.6 times the Michigan rate (4.2). The property-crime rate was 29.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Kalamazoo?
$52,272 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $72,875 for Michigan.
How much do homes cost in Kalamazoo?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $179,000 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $231,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Kalamazoo?
Kalamazoo County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Battle Creek, MI (18 mi) · Kentwood, MI (42 mi) · Wyoming, MI (43 mi) · Elkhart, IN (45 mi) · Grand Rapids, MI (48 mi) · Mishawaka, IN (51 mi)
More: Michigan statewide numbers · county page: Kalamazoo County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Kalamazoo city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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