Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Kalamazoo, MI vs Normal, IL

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Kalamazoo is 45.2% older than the median age of a home in Normal.
 Kalamazoo, MINormal, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age62  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$209,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock36.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.90.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$25.4$11.0
 Homes Owned39.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.4%11.2%
 Homes Rented50.9%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Kalamazoo, MINormal, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,390$1,840
 Studio Apartment$710  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$800$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,020  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,410$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,460  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Kalamazoo, MINormal, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.5%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Kalamazoo, MINormal, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.8%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9999.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99921.6%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock32.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99912.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Kalamazoo, MINormal, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock17.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20094.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock21.3%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock21.6%14.8%
 1960 to 19696.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.0%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Kalamazoo    31 Reviews
Jason · Portage, MI
For your own good do not live in Kalamazoo
Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Kalamazoo for over 17 years. Originally from Grand Rapids, and lived in the Zeeland / Holland are for quite a while. In comparison I absolutely hate  More

   |    Reply
Cat · Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo has its ups and downs
Over 9 years ago

I moved to Kalamazoo 20 years ago from Chicago. Coming from a large city, this is a nice change once you get use to the small things like lack of ethnic culture, any  More

   |    Reply
Karen · Elmhurst, IL
Best Schools
Over 9 years ago

Hi, My husband and I are considering relocating to the Kalamazoo area for his job and I'm just starting to do some research. We have elementary-aged children so good  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Kalamazoo

See all reviews
Reviews for Normal    5 Reviews
Brian · Normal, IL
An overall good place to live and work
Over 3 years ago

While not a perfect town by any stretch of the imagination, I have lived in Normal my entire life and I have to say that there are FAR worse places one could live. The  More

   |    Reply
antonio · Bloomingdale, IL
Quality of University
Over 16 years ago

I would like to know more about the quality of education at Illinois State  More

   |    Reply
Normal Guy · Normal, IL
Great place to raise a family
Over 16 years ago

With relatively low crime, good schools and excellent access to higher education, Normal is a great place to raise a family. The city is trying to update its city center  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Normal

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Clemson, South CarolinaAsheville, North CarolinaCompare
 Mount Pleasant, South CarolinaSpringboro, OhioCompare
 Fond Du Lac, WisconsinSpring Hill, TennesseeCompare
 Billings, MontanaPalm Desert, CaliforniaCompare
 Layton, UtahClovis, CaliforniaCompare
 Glacier, WashingtonEverett, WashingtonCompare
 Okanogan, WashingtonSylva, North CarolinaCompare
 Elk Grove, CaliforniaNew Cuyama, CaliforniaCompare
 Tacoma, WashingtonSeattle, WashingtonCompare
 Bay Point, CaliforniaSanta Clara, CaliforniaCompare

Learn More About Kalamazoo, Michigan
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Normal, Illinois
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.