Untitled photo, 2015
Schoolcraft’s story
195 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1835.
- 1831Schoolcraft is settled
SchoolcraftMI
87% more nonprofits per person than the typical Michigan town.
Photo: LittleT889 · CC BY 4.0
Population
1,439
2025 Census estimate · −2% since 2020
Median home value
$225K
Census ACS
Household income
$75K
median
Median age
35.2
years
Jobs based here
845
Balanced
Is Schoolcraft a good place to live?
The best of Schoolcraft’s subject grades are an A for schools and civic life and an A− for health. Schoolcraft has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Schoolcraft stand out
Where Schoolcraft beats most towns.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Schoolcraft5.8
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical MI town3.1
Civic lifeA
87% more nonprofits per person
than the typical Michigan town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
0historic places
HistoryA−
Settled in 1831
A long history
A history going back 195 years.
Natural hazardsA−
Lower risk than 77% of U.S. communities
Low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Small town
1,439 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Schoolcraft grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Schoolcraft is from typical.
SchoolsBeat 90% of Michigan districts on tests and graduationAOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listA−Open →HealthBronson Methodist Hospital 12 miles awayA−Open →Cost of livingB+Open →Jobs & income$75K median household incomeBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.2 of 20; 4.5% of households have no car; 1.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →SafetyB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 1% conserved landC−Open →History2 notable people born hereA−Open →Civic life5.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Schoolcraft: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Schoolcraft, and how to reach them.
PowerMidwest Energy Cooperative19.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSchoolcraft water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Schoolcraft’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSchoolcraft Township ClerkSchoolcraft Township; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code4908749087 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Schoolcraft.
HealthA−
Schoolcraft ranks healthier than 77% of the country’s towns
Among adults in Schoolcraft, 27% sleep under 7 hours. Schoolcraft: 29% of adults have been diagnosed with depression, above both the Michigan town median (27%) and the median of U.S. towns (23%).
77%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Schoolcraft | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 34% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 27% | 23% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.1% | 12% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
14 better18 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Schoolcraft | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.6% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.7% | 8.7% |
Bronson Methodist Hospital
12 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
The biggest natural risk in Schoolcraft is inland flooding, at a low overall level
FEMA puts 53% of Schoolcraft’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 20% to tornadoes. Its natural-hazard score from FEMA stands at 23 of 100, against 25 of 100 in Michigan’s towns and 44 of 100 across U.S. towns. Households here have drawn federal disaster aid in 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2000.
23risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
The climate in Schoolcraft brings snowy winters and pleasant summers
The range runs from 17° on a January night to 83° on a July afternoon, with about 41 inches of snow a winter.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–34°
Spring37–58°
Summer59–81°
Fall42–61°
Oct 18
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
A job hub: Schoolcraft has 1.3 jobs for every working resident and draws in 823 commuters
For working residents in Schoolcraft, the share who work locally is 3.3%. Since 2011, Schoolcraft has added 585 jobs, to 845 in 2021. The mean commuting time for Schoolcraft comes to 23 minutes. The top destinations are Kalamazoo (18%), Portage (13%) and Schoolcraft Township (8%).
3%work in town
| Schoolcraft | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.3% | 5.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Schoolcraft3%
Kalamazoo18%
Portage13%
Schoolcraft Township8%
Oshtemo Township4%
12 mi
median commute distance
845
jobs based in Schoolcraft
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 61% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Who lives here
More children than Michigan overall
Children under 18 are 27% of residents (21% statewide). The midpoint age in Schoolcraft is 35.2 years. College graduates make up 31% of adults 25 and older, against 32% across Michigan. In Schoolcraft, 16% of residents are 65 or older.
35.2median age · MI 40.2
| Schoolcraft | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 27% | 21% | 22% |
| Median age | 35.2 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 19% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 26% | 29% |
SchoolcraftMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school24%
Some college30%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.1 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Schoolcraft | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 16.1% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.7% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.3% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.3% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.1% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.2% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.4% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.6% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.4% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.8% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 24.3% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 29.5% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.5% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.8% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,400, single groups can be off by several points
SafetyB−
Less crime per resident than 53% of U.S. towns
For Schoolcraft, the rate of reported violence is 0.7 per 1,000 residents. Its property offense rate is 4.8 per 1,000 residents.
53%of U.S. towns report more crimeB−Safety Grade
| Schoolcraft | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.7 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4.8 per 1,000 residents | 7.9 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Schoolcraft0.7
Michigan4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Schoolcraft4.8
Michigan13
U.S.15.5
53rd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
7
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
OutdoorsC−
In Schoolcraft, 0.7% of the land is conserved
Parks and preserves in Schoolcraft: one, of 2 acres.
0.7%conserved
0.7%
conserved · 5 of 625 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Leo J. Burch Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade B+
A home in Schoolcraft sells for about $225K at the median
In Schoolcraft, the typical rent is $918 a month. Schoolcraft: three quarters of households live in a home they own.
$225Kmedian sale price
| Schoolcraft | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $918 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 75% | 84% | 73% |
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 36 attractions →Air Zoo and 13 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Schoolcraft. Close and well known come first.
9 mi Theme parkAir Zoo
25 mi MuseumGilmore Car Museum87K visitors a year
39 mi Ancient siteFort St. Joseph26 mi Zoo & aquariumBinder Park Zoo
12 mi MuseumKalamazoo Institute of Arts
36 mi MuseumAmerican Museum of MagicSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Air Zoo: User:my name, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gilmore Car Museum: Kevin S. Forsyth, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort St. Joseph: Chris Light (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kalamazoo Institute of Arts: 72elyod, CC BY-SA 3.0 · American Museum of Magic: rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Schoolcraft
20pages on Schoolcraft
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Schoolcraft
Kalamazoo Valley Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Kalamazoo7.9 mi$4,144 in-state tuitionWestern Michigan UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Kalamazoo11.5 mi$15,252 in-state tuitionKalamazoo CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Kalamazoo12.1 mi$61,050 tuition
About 6 of every 100 Schoolcraft residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Michigan.
About Schoolcraft
Village in Michigan, United States
Schoolcraft is a village in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. The village is located in Schoolcraft Township approximately 13 miles (21 km) south of Kalamazoo on U.S. Route 131. As of the 2020 census, Schoolcraft had a population of 1,466. The village is named in honor of geographer, geologist, and ethnologist Henry Schoolcraft. The village is known for the annual Schoolcraft 4th of July celebration, which has been held nearly every year since 1925.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1831
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 879 ft
- ZIP code
- 49087
- Area code
- 269
Questions about Schoolcraft
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Schoolcraft, MI a good place to live?
87% more nonprofits per person than the typical Michigan town.
Is Schoolcraft, MI expensive?
Not for the area. That is 3.1 years of the area's median household income ($72,532 across the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.
What is Schoolcraft, MI known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Garry E. Brown and Harry Wild Jones.