What is the median rent in Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County), MI?
The median gross rent in Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County), MI is $1,071 (±$131) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 664 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County), the median gross rent went from $706 in 2015–2019 to $1,071 in 2020–2024 (+51.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,071 (±$131)
- Rented homes
- 664 (±204)
- $2,000 or more
- 3.3%
- Since 2015–2019
- +51.7%
How much rent costs in Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County)
| Monthly gross rent | Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 11.7% (±8.0 points) | 7.7% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 31.6% (±14.2 points) | 33.3% | 30.1% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 40.8% (±16.6 points) | 38.4% | 38.4% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 12.5% (±10.7 points) | 13.7% | 15.1% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 4.5% | 5.0% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 3.3% (±5.0 points) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 40.8% of renting households.
3.3% of rented homes in Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) against Kalamazoo County, its state and the nation
| Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,071 (±$131) | $1,093 (±$21) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 664 (±204) | 36,819 (±1,104) | 1,032,697 (±7,764) | 42,849,984 |
In Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Kalamazoo County ($1,093).
It is not measurably different from Michigan ($1,129).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Kalamazoo County, Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) ranks 10 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 449 of 1,305.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $706 (±$21) | $1,071 (±$131) | +51.7% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 17.2% (±3.1 points) | 19.7% (±5.2 points) | +2.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8% (±3.1 points) | 3.8% (±5.8 points) | +1.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median gross rent in places near Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) | — | $1,071 (±$131) | — |
| Portage | 5.9 mi | $1,133 (±$43) | Not measurably different |
| Brady Township (Kalamazoo County) | 6.0 mi | $844 (±$166) | Lower |
| Park Township (St. Joseph County) | 6.3 mi | $802 (±$173) | Lower |
| Flowerfield Township | 8.4 mi | $810 (±$94) | Lower |
| Mendon Township | 8.5 mi | $978 (±$145) | Not measurably different |
| Pavilion Township | 8.7 mi | $1,379 (±$89) | Higher |
| Texas Charter Township | 9.0 mi | $1,470 (±$487) | Not measurably different |
| Mendon | 9.9 mi | $1,007 (±$120) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brady Township (Kalamazoo County), MI ($844), Park Township (St. Joseph County), MI ($802), Flowerfield Township, MI ($810).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pavilion Township, MI ($1,379).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Kalamazoo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Alamo Township | $1,277 (±$191) |
| 5 | Charleston Township | $1,167 (±$633) |
| 6 | Portage | $1,133 (±$43) |
| 7 | Richland Township (Kalamazoo County) | $1,109 (±$139) |
| 8 | Kalamazoo Charter Township | $1,100 (±$56) |
| 9 | Kalamazoo | $1,078 (±$44) |
| 10 | Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) | $1,071 (±$131) |
| 11 | Oshtemo Charter Township | $1,064 (±$64) |
| 12 | Comstock Charter Township | $1,061 (±$77) |
| 13 | Parchment | $1,045 (±$93) |
| 14 | Galesburg | $903 (±$125) |
| 15 | Climax Township | $854 (±$77) |
| 16 | Brady Township (Kalamazoo County) | $844 (±$166) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Kalamazoo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Schoolcraft, Vicksburg.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County)
What is the average rent in Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County), MI?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) is $1,071 (±$131) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much has rent gone up in Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County)?
In Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County), the median gross rent went from $706 in 2015–2019 to $1,071 in 2020–2024 (+51.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
How many rentals in Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
3.3% of rented homes in Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 11.7% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) higher than in Kalamazoo County?
In Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Kalamazoo County ($1,093).
It is not measurably different from Michigan ($1,129).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
Is this the rent for an apartment listed today?
No: these are rents households reported paying across 2020–2024, not asking rents for vacant homes, which usually run higher.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Schoolcraft township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Schoolcraft township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Schoolcraft township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Schoolcraft township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan (county subdivision:71880, in state:26 county:077).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25064_001E, B25064_001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0126E, DP04_0126M, DP04_0127PE, DP04_0127PM, DP04_0128PE, DP04_0128PM, DP04_0129PE, DP04_0129PM, DP04_0130PE, DP04_0130PM, DP04_0131PE, DP04_0131PM, DP04_0132PE, DP04_0132PM, DP04_0133PE, DP04_0133PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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