Kalamazoo County

MI · Pop. 107,428 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Kalamazoo County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 107,428.

$/Acre: $3,336

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 167 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 65.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.36%

Combined Sales Tax7.36%

Cost of Living Index95.4

Median Household Income$58,492

Poverty Rate14.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,336

Median Home Price$263K

Acres for Sale2657

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season167 days

Annual Rainfall36.6 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation4,130 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)332 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K338

Property Crime /100K406

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyModerate