Electricity rates in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI ranks 2nd of 35 Michigan cities for the share of renter households (57%). Kalamazoo, Michigan has 73,132 residents in 29,580 households; 24.4% heat with electricity.
Households in Kalamazoo, MI can pick a supplier. See how to compare suppliers.
Kalamazoo on the map
Kalamazoo County, with Kalamazoo marked
Who supplies Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo County lists 3 utilities for Kalamazoo, MI, a city of 73,132: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Kalamazoo County page.
Housing and heating in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI: 25,038 of 32,579 homes were built before 1980 and 3,027 in 2000 or later. Kalamazoo, MI has 16,532 detached houses, 11,077 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 430 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Kalamazoo, MI
% of homes by decade built, Kalamazoo, MI
- 29pre-40
- 840s
- 1550s
- 960s
- 1570s
- 880s
- 690s
- 500s
- 410s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Kalamazoo, MI
| Kalamazoo, MI | Value | County | Gap | Rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo, MI, median year built | 1959 | 1975 | -16 years | 21 of 35 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, built before 1980 | 76.9% | 58.3% | +18.6 points | 20 of 35 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, built 2000 or later | 9.3% | 19.1% | -9.8 points | 13 of 35 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, detached houses | 50.7% | 64.1% | -13.4 points | 30 of 35 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 34.0% | 23.5% | +10.5 points | 4 of 35 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, mobile homes | 1.3% | 3.2% | -1.8 points | 16 of 35 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, renter households | 57.1% | 36.0% | +21.1 points | 2 of 35 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, median home value | $164,500 | $227,500 | -$63,000 | 22 of 35 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, median gross rent a month | $1,031 | $1,049 | -$18 | 25 of 35 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, people per household | 2.25 | 2.39 | -0.14 | 27 of 35 |
Facts about Kalamazoo
- Residents of Kalamazoo, MI, ACS 2023
- 73,13216 of 35 Michigan cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Kalamazoo, MI
- $48,96527 of 35 of those cities
- Households in Kalamazoo, MI
- 29,5802.47 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Kalamazoo, MI
- 42.9%12,687 owners and 16,893 renter households
- Housing units in Kalamazoo, MI
- 32,5792,999 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Kalamazoo, MI
- 24.4%7,212 of 29,580 homes
- Land area of Kalamazoo, MI
- 24.7 sq mi2,961.6 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Kalamazoo, MI
- 2.9%at 618 kWh a month over the $48,965 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Kalamazoo, MI
- 59NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 80.7 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Kalamazoo, MI
- 195925,038 of 32,579 homes (76.9%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Kalamazoo, MI
- $164,500$1,031 gross rent a month, 7.52% of value a year
Electricity price since 2015 around Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo has no price series of its own. Kalamazoo: the Michigan average was 14.42 ¢/kWh in 2015. Kalamazoo: 19.30 ¢ in 2024, 34% up. Kalamazoo: against 30% up for the U.S. average.
Kalamazoo: a 618 kWh month at the Michigan price. Kalamazoo: $89 in 2015, $119 in 2024. Kalamazoo: $1,432 a year, 2.9% of the $48,965 median income.
Kalamazoo: 10 yearly prices
| Year | Michigan average | Kalamazoo: Gap to U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2015, Kalamazoo | 14.42 | +1.77 |
| 2016, Kalamazoo | 15.22 | +2.67 |
| 2017, Kalamazoo | 15.40 | +2.51 |
| 2018, Kalamazoo | 15.45 | +2.58 |
| 2019, Kalamazoo | 15.74 | +2.73 |
| 2020, Kalamazoo | 16.26 | +3.11 |
| 2021, Kalamazoo | 17.54 | +3.88 |
| 2022, Kalamazoo | 17.86 | +2.82 |
| 2023, Kalamazoo | 18.84 | +2.84 |
| 2024, Kalamazoo | 19.30 | +2.82 |
Kalamazoo, MI: EIA-861 home prices, 2015 to 2024, not a Kalamazoo, MI price.
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Compare Kalamazoo with nearby cities
| City near Kalamazoo, MI | Distance from Kalamazoo | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo, MI (this page) | 0 mi | 73,132 | $48,965 | 1959 | $164,500 | 59 | 8.9% |
| Portage, MI | 5.4 mi south | 49,015 (-24,117) | $79,529 (+$30,564) | 1978 (+19 yr) | $243,400 (+$78,900) | 64 (+5) | 11.6% (+2.8 pts) |
| Battle Creek, MI | 18.4 mi east | 52,392 (-20,740) | $51,699 (+$2,734) | 1956 (-3 yr) | $127,600 (-$36,900) | 44 (-15) | 7.2% (-1.6 pts) |
| Kentwood, MI | 42.1 mi north | 54,114 (-19,018) | $73,647 (+$24,682) | 1983 (+24 yr) | $249,000 (+$84,500) | 72 (+13) | 10.9% (+2.1 pts) |
| Holland, MI | 42.8 mi northwest | 34,266 (-38,866) | $72,905 (+$23,940) | 1965 (+6 yr) | $235,800 (+$71,300) | 33 (-26) | 8.8% (-0.1 pts) |
| Wyoming, MI | 42.9 mi north | 76,865 (+3,733) | $72,163 (+$23,198) | 1969 (+10 yr) | $203,900 (+$39,400) | 67 (+8) | 8.8% (-0.1 pts) |
Who lives in Kalamazoo: income, cars, homes
Kalamazoo, MI homes: 15,428 have 3+ bedrooms, 6,657 none or one, median 5.2 rooms. In Kalamazoo, MI, 8,869 of 15,964 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 14,381 households moved in since 2018 and 3,670 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. 18,078 residents of Kalamazoo, MI live below the poverty line, and the median age is 26.8. In Kalamazoo, MI, 11,210 of 29,580 households earn under $35,000, 9,167 $35,000-$75,000, 6,690 $75,000-$150,000 and 2,513 $150,000 or more. In Kalamazoo, MI, 3,596 households own no vehicle and 13,731 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 36,450 workers in Kalamazoo, MI, 3,229 work from home, 27,013 drive alone, 787 ride transit and 2,475 walk.
Household income in Kalamazoo, MI
| Kalamazoo, MI | Value | Rank in Michigan (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo, MI, households under $35,000 | 37.9% | 8 of 35 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, households $150,000 or more | 8.5% | 24 of 35 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, residents below poverty | 27.0% | 5 of 35 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, median age | 26.8 | 34 of 35 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 47.4% | 33 of 35 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, households without a vehicle | 12.2% | 8 of 35 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, households with 2+ vehicles | 46.4% | 26 of 35 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, workers at home | 8.9% | 24 of 35 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, cost-burdened renters | 55.6% | 9 of 35 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, moved in since 2018 | 48.6% | 3 of 35 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, moved in before 2000 | 12.4% | 34 of 35 |
Cost of living with electricity in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI: 29,580 households at $1,470 a year per home for electricity (Kalamazoo County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $43.5 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,339 a year per household.
| Group in Kalamazoo, MI | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Kalamazoo, MI median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo, MI, all households | 29,580 | $1,470 | $43.5 million | 3.00% |
| Kalamazoo, MI, homeowners | 12,687 | $1,817 | $23.1 million | 3.71% |
| Kalamazoo, MI, renters | 16,893 | $852 | $14.4 million | 1.74% |
Outage risk around Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI, NWS reports within 15 miles of the center, 2015 to 2025: 56 wind and 3 tornado, 80.7 per 100,000 residents of 73,132. Top gust near Kalamazoo, MI: 66 knots, 76 mph. Damage near Kalamazoo, MI: $54.6M.
Reports within 15 miles of Kalamazoo, MI
wind and tornado reports, Kalamazoo, MI
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| Kalamazoo, MI | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo, MI, 2015 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, 2018 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, 2019 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, 2020 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, 2021 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, 2022 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, 2024 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Kalamazoo, MI, 2025 | 17 | 1 | 18 |
Climate and electric heating around Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo is in Kalamazoo County, MI. Kalamazoo: degree days are county values.
Kalamazoo: 6,501 heating degree days a year. Kalamazoo: 650 cooling degree days a year.
| Kalamazoo | County value |
|---|---|
| Kalamazoo, heating degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 6,501 |
| Kalamazoo, heating degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 6,122 |
| Kalamazoo, cooling degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 650 |
| Kalamazoo, cooling degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 738 |
| Kalamazoo, homes heated with electricity, ACS 2019-2023 | 18.4% |
Kalamazoo: NOAA nClimDiv 7 Oct 2026; ACS B25040.
Analyst note on Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI counts 73,132 residents in 29,580 households, on 24.7 square miles. Household income in Kalamazoo, MI is $48,965; 12,687 of its 29,580 households own. 7,212 of the 29,580 occupied homes in Kalamazoo, MI heat with electricity.
Kalamazoo, MI has 32,579 housing units, 2,999 of them vacant or seasonal. Kalamazoo, MI ranks 2nd of 35 Michigan cities for the youngest residents (median age 26.8). Kalamazoo, MI ranks 3rd of 35 Michigan cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (24%).
Kalamazoo, MI ranks 4th of 35 Michigan cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (34%).
ZIP codes in Kalamazoo
| ZIP area touching Kalamazoo, MI | Share of the ZIP's land inside Kalamazoo | Share of Kalamazoo's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 49001 (Kalamazoo, MI) | 97.9% | 30.4% |
| 49008 (Kalamazoo, MI) | 100.0% | 27.2% |
| 49006 (Kalamazoo, MI) | 49.3% | 11.9% |
| 49007 (Kalamazoo, MI) | 81.5% | 11.5% |
| 49048 (Kalamazoo, MI) | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| 49002 (Kalamazoo, MI) | 7.3% | 5.1% |
| 49004 (Kalamazoo, MI) | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| 49009 (Kalamazoo, MI) | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| 49074 (Kalamazoo, MI) | 100.0% | 1.0% |
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Questions on Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Kalamazoo, MI: Michigan households pick a supplier and plan, and Kalamazoo County lists 3 utilities.
Kalamazoo: how does it rank among Michigan cities?
Kalamazoo, MI: rank 16 of 35 by its 73,132 residents, rank 27 of 35 by $48,965 median income.
Kalamazoo: how many homes heat with electricity?
Kalamazoo, MI: 7,212 of 29,580 occupied homes, 24.4%; Kalamazoo County 18.4%.
Kalamazoo: how much income goes to electricity?
At 618 kWh a month, 2.9% of the $48,965 median income in Kalamazoo, MI.
Kalamazoo: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Michigan yes; municipal and co-op areas around Kalamazoo, MI may be closed.
Kalamazoo: damaging storms reported nearby?
59 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the center of Kalamazoo, MI, 2015 to 2025, 80.7 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Kalamazoo?
Kalamazoo, MI: median home built 1959; 25,038 of 32,579 homes (76.9%) predate 1980, 16,532 are detached and 11,077 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How big are the homes in Kalamazoo, MI?
15,428 of 32,579 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.2 rooms.
How many Kalamazoo, MI renters struggle with rent?
8,869 of 15,964 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many residents of Kalamazoo, MI live below the poverty line?
18,078 residents.