In Kalkaska, Michigan, the median home price is $227,981, compared with the Michigan median of $270,833; median household income is $68,578; the population is 18,239; schools rate 4.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 322.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 29.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Kalkaska at a glance
Population
18,239
Median Household Income
$68,578
Typical Home Value
$227,981
School District Rating
4.3
Violent Crime Rate
322.1
Avg Commute Time
29.7
About Kalkaska
Kalkaska has a population of 18,239. The median home value is $227,981, 16% below the Michigan median. Median household income is $68,578 (6% below the Michigan median). The most populated towns are Kalkaska, Clearwater, and Boardman.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Kalkaska
12 towns, by population.
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Kalkaska at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Kalkaska?
- Kalkaska has a population of 18,239 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Kalkaska?
- The median home value in Kalkaska is $227,981. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Kalkaska?
- Median household income in Kalkaska is $68,578 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Kalkaska in?
- Kalkaska is in Michigan.
- How many towns are in Kalkaska?
- Kalkaska contains 12 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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