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Kalkaska, Michigan · ZIP 49646

Kalkaska — ZIP 49646

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Kalkaska (49646) scores 70/100 — Good for Michigan. Safety: Lower 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 $215K.

70OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100
Avg math proficiency32%
Avg reading proficiency39%
Schools nearby4

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index54/100
Typical home value$215K

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

$215K

Median Rent

—

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

230

Violent Crime

70

Property Crime

160

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Kalkaska 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
Kalkaska Elementary SchoolPK–05517
47%
47%
Kalkaska High School09–12439
32%
52%
Crawford SchoolKG–0846
25%
25%
Kalkaska Middle School06–08307
24%
33%

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

8,573

Median Income

$65K

Homeownership

84%

Median Age

46.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49646 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 49646 has a school score of 58/100. 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 49646 is approximately $215K. 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 49646 in Kalkaska has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100. 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.