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Battle Creek, Michigan · ZIP 49015

Battle Creek — ZIP 49015

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Battle Creek (49015) scores 40/100 — Below Average for Battle Creek. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $216K.

40OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share31%
Property crime share69%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index56/100
Avg math proficiency30%
Avg reading proficiency35%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index56/100
Typical home value$216K
Median rent$1,343/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$216K

Median Rent

$1,343/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,616

Violent Crime

977

Property Crime

2,639

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Calhoun County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Riverside Elementary SchoolPK–04350
47%
52%
Westlake Elementary SchoolKG–04349
42%
37%
Minges Brook SchoolPK–04368
37%
42%
Sonoma ElementaryKG–04351
37%
37%
Lakeview High School09–121,241
32%
48%
Lakeview Middle School05–081,082
24%
37%
Prairieview SchoolPK–04249
12%
17%
Arbor AcademyKG–08154
8%
12%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

29,013

Median Income

$69K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

39.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49015 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 49015 has a school score of 56/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 49015 is approximately $216K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 49015 in Battle Creek has an overall NeighborScore of 40/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.