State rank#9 of 83
Smallest county262,375 residentsWayne County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 26077
Kalamazoo County, Michigan
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population262,375
Household income$72,532
Unemployment4.2%
Life expectancy77.1 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Kalamazoo County has 262,375 residents and ranks #9 by population among Michigan county equivalents. Median household income is $72,532. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.2%. Its clearest relative strength is mental health access. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Michigan
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Kalamazoo County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Kalamazoo County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is mental health access.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $241,800 median home value and $1,093/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $72,532, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Kalamazoo County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing mental health access, bachelor’s degree or higher, and unemployment rate. College attainment is 41.3% and life expectancy is 77.1 years.
Potential advantages
- Mental health access: 1 per 184 residents, rank #3 of 83 available Michigan counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 41.3%, rank #5 of 83 available Michigan counties.
- Unemployment rate: 4.2%, rank #8 of 83 available Michigan counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,093/mo, rank #72 of 83; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $241,800, rank #68 of 83; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 77.1 years, rank #25 of 83; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Michigan
Rank and range use only counties in Michigan with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$72,532
$72,532; above the state county median of $63,724.
State rank #20 of 83 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$241,800
$241,800; above the state county median of $178,300.
State rank #68 of 83 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,093/mo
$1,093/mo; above the state county median of $884/mo.
State rank #72 of 83 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4.2%
4.2%; below the state county median of 5.4%.
State rank #8 of 83 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
41.3%
41.3%; above the state county median of 22.5%.
State rank #5 of 83 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
77.1 years
77.1 years; above the state county median of 76.3 years.
State rank #25 of 83 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
15.4%
15.4%; below the state county median of 17.3%.
State rank #22 of 83 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
5.1%
5.1%; below the state county median of 6.4%.
State rank #13 of 83 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,012 residents
1 per 1,012 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,008 residents.
State rank #9 of 82 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 184 residents
1 per 184 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 481 residents.
State rank #3 of 83 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Kalamazoo County FAQ
Is Kalamazoo County a good place to live?
Kalamazoo County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing mental health access, bachelor’s degree or higher, and unemployment rate. College attainment is 41.3% and life expectancy is 77.1 years.
What should I know before moving to Kalamazoo County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $241,800 median home value and $1,093/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $72,532, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Kalamazoo County?
Kalamazoo County has 262,375 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Kalamazoo County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 26077; the parent state FIPS is 26.
What is the median household income in Kalamazoo County?
The ACS median household income is $72,532.
How much does housing cost in Kalamazoo County?
Housing benchmarks are $241,800 median home value and $1,093/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $72,532, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Kalamazoo County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.2%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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