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Kalamazoo County, MI home prices

Kalamazoo County, MI: the typical home is worth $279,788 as of 2026-05, up +4.3% over the past year and +130.9% since 2000. Listings run about $168/sq ft…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Kalamazoo County is cooling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+4.3%Cooling
Valuation+7%Fair value
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market38 daysBalanced

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1975: $34,163 → 2026: $279,788 (8.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$279,7882026-05
1-year+4.3%
5-year+29.4%
10-year+88.0%
Since 2000+130.9%
Population264k2024
Median income$67,6712023 · 4.1× income
Median rent$1,298/mo2026 · 5.6% gross yield
New homes/yr3012024
Price / sq ft$168listings
Days on market382026-06
Active listings4832026-06
Price cuts17%of listings

Market read

At $279,788, homes in Kalamazoo County sit 22% above the Michigan median ($228,626) and 20% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #17 of 83 Michigan counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.3% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 38 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.1× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,381/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,298/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Saint Joseph County, MI ($219,022) · Barry County, MI ($299,931) · Calhoun County, MI ($189,721) · Branch County, MI ($208,940) · Cass County, MI ($270,399) · Allegan County, MI ($350,098)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Kalamazoo County, MI?
The typical home in Kalamazoo County is worth $279,788 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Kalamazoo County rising or falling?
Prices are up +4.3% over the past year and +130.9% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Kalamazoo County affordable?
At 4.1× the local median income of $67,671, Kalamazoo County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Kalamazoo County?
Median rent is $1,298/mo — a gross rental yield of 5.6% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Kalamazoo County?
Homes here take a median of 38 days to sell, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$121,170
2001$126,004
2002$132,674
2003$130,168
2004$134,635
2005$139,722
2006$142,260
2007$141,175
2008$136,202
2009$134,435
2010$126,883
2011$123,309
2012$118,007
2013$121,080
2014$130,561
2015$138,042
2016$147,161
2017$153,633
2018$162,351
2019$174,358
2020$185,646
2021$204,854
2022$230,353
2023$243,360
2024$255,777
2025$267,585
2026$276,653