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Battle Creek, Michigan · ZIP 49017

Battle Creek — ZIP 49017

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Battle Creek (49017) scores 37/100 — 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 $191K.

37OUT 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 index50/100
Avg math proficiency16%
Avg reading proficiency31%
Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index61/100
Typical home value$191K
Median rent$1,033/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

$191K

Median Rent

$1,033/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 7 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
Fremont International AcademyPK–05345
27%
32%
Pennfield Dunlap Elementary03–04273
27%
36%
Pennfield Middle School05–07471
18%
38%
Pennfield Senior High School08–12748
17%
42%
Battle Creek STEM Innovation Center06–08145
12%
27%
Battle Creek Central High School09–12978
8%
27%
Verona Elementary School03–05201
6%
12%
Pennfield Purdy SchoolKG–02197Not reportedNot reported
North Pennfield ElementaryKG–02188Not reportedNot reported
Battle Creek MathSci Center08–121Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

20,785

Median Income

$61K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

43 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49017 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 49017 has a school score of 50/100. 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 49017 is approximately $191K. 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 49017 in Battle Creek has an overall NeighborScore of 37/100. 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.