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Kalamazoo, MI metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of July 2026

Balanced

What is Kalamazoo, MI metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
47
Inventory Health25%
49
Affordability20%
52
Economic Strength20%No data
50
Rental Yield15%
57

Where is Kalamazoo, MI metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Kalamazoo, MI metro area is classified as Mature holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

What’s the forecast for Kalamazoo, MI metro area?

Our model forecasts Kalamazoo, MI metro area’s home prices to rise about 2.5% over the next 12 months (high confidence).

This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.

Kalamazoo, MI metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$304K▲ +7.3%
Median Days on Market37 days▲ +2.8%
Months of Supply1.7▲ +21.4%
Homes for Sale467-2.1%
Homes Sold278-16%
Median Price / Sq Ft$178▲ +8%

How has Kalamazoo, MI metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 51
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kalamazoo, MI metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of July 2026, Kalamazoo, MI metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 51 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Kalamazoo, MI metro area?

The median sale price in Kalamazoo, MI metro area is $304K, having risen 7.3% over the past year.

How affordable is Kalamazoo, MI metro area?

Kalamazoo, MI metro area scores 52 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Kalamazoo, MI metro area's Alpha Score?

Kalamazoo, MI metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (57/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (47/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

Want the live, interactive view of Kalamazoo, MI metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.