Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Paw Paw
Paw Paw, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$573
Population
3,116
Renter Mix
43% Rent
The heart of Michigan's wine country, uncorked
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Wine Country
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Parks
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Lake
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River
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Paw Paw (named for the pawpaw trees that used to grow along the river) is located in the heart of Michigan's wine country, roughly halfway between Lake Michigan and Kalamazoo. The northern part of the village is divided by Maple Lake, a large lake popular for boating, fishing, and jet-skiing. Maple Island, a large park in the middle of the lake, provides a great destination with picnic areas, a playground, and activities like fishing, boating, and swimming.
Being in the heart of wine country, Paw Paw is home to the St. Julian Winery and Warner Vineyards, both located along South Kalamazoo Street. Paw Paw has a terrific downtown shopping district, filled with restaurants, antique stores, and boutiques. Other great destinations include Busy Bea Flea Mall, Brookside Farms (a pick-your-own blueberry farm), the Almena Farmers Market, and the Paw Paw Brewing Company Production House.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$56,140
Average: $71,812
Education
396
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,503
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Paw Paw has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Paw Paw, MI is $573 for one bedroom, and $1,025 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Paw Paw has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$573/month
636 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Paw Paw, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
462 Students
Paw Paw Early Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
472 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
475 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
692 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wolf Lake Hatchery Visitor Center
Airports
- Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
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† 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.
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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 February 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.