Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Kalamazoo

Affordability in Kalamazoo

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Kalamazoo is $1,078 and the median household income is $52,272 annually. With 58% of residents renting, affordable housing options play an important role in the local market.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Kalamazoo Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 1,289 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how agencies define and report crimes.

Getting Around Kalamazoo

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Kalamazoo scores 85 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score of 78, reflecting strong options for getting around on foot or by bike. No Transit Score was available in the data.

Schools

Kalamazoo is served by 54 schools across 10 districts, including 27 elementary, 6 middle, and 20 high schools, plus 1 other, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Renting in Kalamazoo

The median household income in Kalamazoo is $52,272 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The citywide median rent is $1,078 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing can significantly reduce that cost burden. Kalamazoo has 26 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with 2,871 total units, giving renters meaningful options across the city.

• Median household income: $52,272/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median rent (all rentals): $1,078/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 58% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted properties in Kalamazoo: 26 buildings, 2,871 units

Environmental & Flood Risk

All 26 HUD-assisted properties in Kalamazoo have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Renters in these buildings face minimal federally designated flood exposure based on available flood data.