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Kalamazoo, MI — ZIP 49008

Population: 16,137 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 49008 (Kalamazoo, MI) is $253,839 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $151,500 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,246/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$253,839

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$253,839
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+12.4%
5-year appreciation
+27.4%
10-year appreciation
+89.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$253,839
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$151,500
Median list price
$118,000
Median price per sqft
$144
1-year sale-price change
+12.9%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
73
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
33

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,246/mo
1-year rent change
+1.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$823/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,029/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,891/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Paramount Charter Academy, Michigan Department of Community Health, Kalamazoo Public Schools
Schools include
Paramount Charter Academy, Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital, Phoenix Alternative High School, Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center, Transition Services

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Auto Ion Chemicals, Inc. (3.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
151
Days with Moderate air quality
198
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
225

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
31,977
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,757

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
KALAMAZOO REGIONAL PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-650 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
65.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,906
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
80.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
107,753
Average weekly wage
$1,212
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
269

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 49008State medianUS median
Median home value$253,839$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$151,500$265,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,246/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,906$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 49008?
$253,839.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 49008?
$151,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 49008?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 49008?
Typical rent: $1,246/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 49008?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 49008 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 49008?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 49008?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 49008?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Auto Ion Chemicals, Inc., 3.3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 49008?
11 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 49008 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 49008?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 49008?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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