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Kalamazoo, Michigan · ZIP 49001

Kalamazoo — ZIP 49001

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Kalamazoo (49001) scores 38/100 — Below Average for Kalamazoo. 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 $171K.

38OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share27%
Property crime share73%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency21%
Avg reading proficiency32%
Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index62/100
Typical home value$171K
Median rent$1,095/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

$171K

Median Rent

$1,095/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 18 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,723

Violent Crime

1,534

Property Crime

6,189

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Kalamazoo 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
Greenwood Elementary SchoolPK–0393
50%
50%
Loy Norrix High School09–121,785
34%
54%
ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary SchoolPK–05427
33%
51%
Milwood Magnet School06–08731
15%
26%
Milwood Elementary SchoolPK–05362
10%
29%
Edison AcademyPK–05376
3%
8%
Washington Writers AcademyPK–05260
3%
8%

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

21,313

Median Income

$56K

Homeownership

52%

Median Age

32.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49001 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 49001 has a school score of 52/100. 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 49001 is approximately $171K. 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 49001 in Kalamazoo has an overall NeighborScore of 38/100. 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.