Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
18%
Dowagiac, MI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$667
Population
5,871
Renter Mix
37% Rent
Classic Midwestern character defines this cozy community
Small Town
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Rural
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College
Occupying a secluded corner of southwestern Michigan, Dowagiac is a small city of around 6,000 people located roughly hallway between Kalamazoo and South Bend, IN. The campus of Southwestern Michigan College sits just southeast of the city limits, and the city serves as home to many of the students, faculty and staff members.
The charming Front Street business district is packed with cafes, specialty shops, pubs, and other small businesses occupying the colorful vintage storefronts. Amtrak service from Dowagiac connects the city to Chicago and Detroit, allowing you to easily visit two of the region’s most exciting cities without having to drive.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,066
Average: $62,762
Education
724
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,624
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dowagiac has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Dowagiac, MI is $459 for a studio, $667 for one bedroom, $798 for two bedrooms, and $902 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dowagiac has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$667/month
633 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dowagiac, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
274 Students
Public
Grades K-5
202 Students
Public
Grades K-5
236 Students
Public
Grades K-12
54 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
437 Students
Public
Grades K-12
54 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
477 Students
Public
Grades K-12
54 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Love Creek Nature Center
Airports
- South Bend International
- Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.