Living in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo is a large place in Michigan, United States, home to 76,041 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 12%, #1,423 of 12,111), remote workers (top 15%, #1,057 of 7,271), movers on a budget (top 15%, #1,765 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kalamazoo
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 05 min and sets around 23:13; in late June it sets around 3:22.
How Kalamazoo ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 57 | #3,108 of 11,898 | #104 of 300 | Map |
| Low-income household | 45 | #3,354 of 9,771 | #153 of 247 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #1,512 of 8,006 | #89 of 204 | Map |
| Single parent | 59 | #1,507 of 6,237 | #77 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #3,860 of 9,474 | #65 of 237 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #2,213 of 9,474 | #44 of 237 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #3,089 of 10,762 | #34 of 275 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 65 | #1,057 of 7,271 | #51 of 186 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 34 | #6,104 of 8,006 | #192 of 204 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #1,765 of 12,111 | #70 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 55 | #3,868 of 7,271 | #74 of 186 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 69 | #1,869 of 9,474 | #48 of 237 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 52 | #7,807 of 18,063 | #343 of 485 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 14 | #11,036 of 16,523 | #282 of 443 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #7,858 of 18,063 | #353 of 485 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #3,183 of 16,523 | #58 of 443 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 59 | #4,710 of 21,167 | #97 of 544 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #1,423 of 12,111 | #84 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 42 | #7,318 of 12,111 | #148 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Eastwood (Michigan) 3 km
- Westwood (Michigan) 4 km
- Comstock Northwest 7 km
- Portage (Michigan) 10 km
- Springfield (Michigan) 29 km
- Battle Creek (Michigan) 34 km
- Allegan 34 km
- Three Rivers (Michigan) 39 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.