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Crime in Kalamazoo summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Kalamazoo. Key points include:
There were 3,454 total crimes in Kalamazoo in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Kalamazoo is 4,731.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Kalamazoo is 1,283.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Kalamazoo is 3,447.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Kalamazoo is 123.26% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Kalamazoo Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kalamazoo / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,454 | 4,731.4 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 937 | 1,283.5 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 10 | 13.7 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 121 | 165.7 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 698 | 956.1 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,517 | 3,447.9 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 453 | 620.5 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,689 | 2,313.6 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 375 | 513.7 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Kalamazoo summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kalamazoo. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kalamazoo is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kalamazoo is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Kalamazoo is $236,274.
The median income in Kalamazoo is $52,272.
Kalamazoo's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kalamazoo Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kalamazoo | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 72 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Kalamazoo, MI Weather
The average high in Kalamazoo is 58.9° and the average low is 39.0°.
There are 81.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.8 inches of precipitation each year with 57.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kalamazoo |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 81.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 57.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Kalamazoo Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kalamazoo
The current population in Kalamazoo is 73,076. The population has decreased 1.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 73,076 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 73,132 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 73,342 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 74,020 | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 76,106 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 76,019 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 76,040 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 75,833 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 75,885 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 75,499 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 75,190 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 74,812 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 74,494 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 74,372 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 74,318 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kalamazoo
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Kalamazoo is:
60.0% White with 43,874 White residents.
22.3% African American with 16,312 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 113 American Indian residents.
3.0% Asian with 2,185 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 22 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 301 Other residents.
6.3% Two Or More with 4,571 Two Or More residents.
7.8% Hispanic with 5,698 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kalamazoo | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.0% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 22.3% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.3% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.8% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Kalamazoo
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Kalamazoo is 51.6% female with 37,721 female residents.
Kalamazoo is 48.4% male with 35,355 male residents.
| Gender | Kalamazoo | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kalamazoo for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Kalamazoo completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Kalamazoo completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Kalamazoo completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Kalamazoo completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Kalamazoo completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Kalamazoo completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Kalamazoo completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Kalamazoo completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Kalamazoo completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kalamazoo | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kalamazoo, Michigan
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10.7% of households in Kalamazoo earn Less than $10,000.
5.8% of households in Kalamazoo earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.9% of households in Kalamazoo earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.7% of households in Kalamazoo earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.8% of households in Kalamazoo earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.0% of households in Kalamazoo earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.4% of households in Kalamazoo earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.2% of households in Kalamazoo earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.9% of households in Kalamazoo earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.5% of households in Kalamazoo earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kalamazoo | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.8% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.9% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.8% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.5% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
