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Battle Creek, Michigan · ZIP 49037

Battle Creek — ZIP 49037

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Battle Creek (49037) scores 31/100 — Below Average for Battle Creek. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $135K.

31OUT 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%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index37/100
Avg math proficiency15%
Avg reading proficiency22%
Schools nearby7

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index75/100
Typical home value$135K
Median rent$1,040/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

$135K

Median Rent

$1,040/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 16 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
Endeavor Charter AcademyKG–08648
25%
31%
Valley View Elementary SchoolPK–05434
18%
25%
Battle Creek Montessori AcademyPK–08141
17%
22%
Ann J Kellogg School03–06348
9%
10%
Springfield Middle School06–08472
8%
23%
Lamora Park SchoolPK–02154Not reportedNot reported
Dudley SchoolPK–02117Not 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

19,924

Median Income

$43K

Homeownership

59%

Median Age

35.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49037 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 49037 has a school score of 37/100. 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 49037 is approximately $135K. 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 49037 in Battle Creek has an overall NeighborScore of 31/100. 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.