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Unfortunately, the subprime mortgage
crisis has caused dramatic changes in the lending climate. Many lending
institutions have suffered tremendous losses and as a result have
tightened their lending standards drastically. Whereas it used to be
very, very easy to meet the requirements in order to get approved, it is
now much more difficult with most lenders.
When searching for a mortgage lender
in Kalamazoo, it is important to
find one that not only offers the lowest rates, but also has not
tightened lending standards to the point that only a tiny percentage of
applicants will qualify.
Kalamazoo Michigan
Overview & Statistics
Kalamazoo Overview
As of 2007, Kalamazoo's population is 72,161 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -6.46 percent.
The median home cost in Kalamazoo is $109,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.85 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Kalamazoo's cost of living is 23.45% Lower than the U.S. average.
Kalamazoo public schools spend $7,356 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 16 students per teacher in Kalamazoo.
The unemployment rate in Kalamazoo is 7.00 percent (U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Kalamazoo jobs have Decreased by 0.17 percent.
Kalamazoo Climate
Kalamazoo, MI, gets 35 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 65 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 130.
On average, there are 159 sunny days per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The July high is around 85 degrees. The January low is 17. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 46 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Kalamazoo Housing
The median home value in Kalamazoo, MI, is $109,400. Home appreciation is -0.85% over the last year. The median age of Kalamazoo, MI, real estate is 48 years.
Kalamazoo, MI Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 48.92% of the Kalamazoo, MI, population. 7.53% of houses and apartments in Kalamazoo, MI, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Kalamazoo Crime
Kalamazoo, MI, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Kalamazoo, MI, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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