Living in Kaleva, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kaleva · Census data 2020–2024
Kaleva has 542 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $43,125 (41% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $94,200, the median rent is $1,594/month.
Kaleva is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kaleva at a glance
- Population
- 542
- Median age
- 37.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $43,125State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $94,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,594/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Kaleva a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 34.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kaleva
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kaleva the median home value is $94,200, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,594 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $873 a month in housing costs.
Kaleva median household income
The median household income in Kaleva is $43,125 and the income per person is $20,414. 34.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Kaleva: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 254
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.53
Kaleva demographics
- Population
- 542
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 214
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 13.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kaleva ›
Education in Kaleva
13.2% of adults 25 and older in Kaleva have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kaleva
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 53.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.8%
Kaleva vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleva | 542 | $43,125 | $94,200 | $1,594 |
| Brethren | 318 | $52,083 | $152,200 | — |
| Bear Lake | 264 | $63,281 | $155,400 | — |
| Copemish | 255 | $46,250 | $77,400 | $950 |
| Onekama | 305 | $32,969 | $185,300 | $488 |
| Crystal Mountain | 166 | $120,938 | $547,400 | — |
| Wellston | 353 | $53,333 | $108,200 | $769 |
| Thompsonville | 490 | $66,250 | $115,800 | $734 |
| Nessen City | 149 | $62,222 | $160,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Kaleva, MI?
The median household income in Kaleva is $43,125, 41% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kaleva?
The median home value in Kaleva is $94,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Kaleva?
The median gross rent in Kaleva is $1,594 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Kaleva, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 34.6%.
What is the median age in Kaleva?
The median age in Kaleva is 37.4 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Kaleva?
The average commute to work in Kaleva is 27 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kaleva?
The unemployment rate in Kaleva is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kaleva?
13.2% of adults in Kaleva have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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