SchoolcraftMI
A town of 1,275, settled in 1831. Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns.
What makes Schoolcraft stand out
The 2 things Schoolcraft does most differently from other towns.
1,275 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Schoolcraft’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Schoolcraft vs Martin - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/08/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 27
- Schoolcraft vs Hackett Cath. - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 09/29/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
- Schoolcraft vs Watervliet - Boys Varsity Football 10/09/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Schoolcraft. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Schoolcraft
Most working residents leave Schoolcraft for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Kalamazoo (18%), Portage (13%) and Schoolcraft (8%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Schoolcraft beats the Michigan average on 14 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| 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% |
0.7% of Schoolcraft is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Leo J. Burch Park | — | 2 |
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Schoolcraft has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Less crime per resident than 55% of U.S. towns
Schoolcraft reports less crime per resident than 55% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Homes in Schoolcraft sell for about $225K
The median sale price was $225,000 in May 2026.
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.
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- Established
- 1831
- Population
- 1,466
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 879 ft
- ZIP code
- 49087
- Area code
- 269