Living in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Kalamazoo County is a county in Michigan with a population of around 260,263, part of the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI MSA metro area. The main communities are Kalamazoo, Portage, Galesburg.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,311/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $257K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 34°F) and warm summers (highs around 77°F). Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Kalamazoo County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 34 and a moderately educated workforce (39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.