Conveniently located within driving distance to Detroit, Chicago and Lake Michigan, Kalamazoo offers diverse community living with rich cultural and recreational opportunities. Residents of this unique city enjoy the finest in dining, shopping, golfing, and wineries. A vibrant downtown acts as a magnet to those interested in experiencing an exciting nightlife, seasonal festivals, museums and live theatre productions. Public parks and access to the area’s multiple lakes help to complete the Kalamazoo experience.

Residents who choose Kalamazoo as their new home are excited by the variety of housing options the city provides. Whether interested in one of the city’s historic districts, a downtown condo, or a newly built home in a great neighborhood, opportunities exist for any budget or lifestyle. The average housing cost in Kalamazoo is $116,000.

The city’s dedication to economic development helps lead the way for future growth and prosperity. Many large businesses have decided to make Kalamazoo home including Borgess Health, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Pfizer, Perrigo, Stryker, Western Michigan University, MPI Research and National City Bank to name just a few.

An area with great educational choices, Kalamazoo offers 5 colleges and universities including 4-year programs at Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College. A newly established program, the highly acclaimed “Kalamazoo Promise,” provides area graduates with up to 100% of tuition and fees for their college education. Students of the 17 local elementary schools, 5 junior high schools, and 3 high schools are eligible for this rewarding incentive.

Residents of Kalamazoo enjoy the city year-round and appreciate the area’s rich diversity and opportunities. Whether spending a day at Lake Michigan or shopping at a one-of-a-kind boutique downtown, Kalamazoo offers an unsurpassed experience.