Dowagiac

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Dowagiac, MI

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Classic Midwestern character defines this cozy community

Small Town Rural College Affordable Rail Service Amtrak Golf

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.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Dowagiac, MI is $445 for a studio, $572 for one bedroom, $694 for two bedrooms, and $778 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dowagiac has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$572/month
589 Sq Ft
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Transportation

30

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Patrick Hamilton Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

236 Students

5
out of 10

Kincheloe Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

221 Students

5
out of 10

Justus Gage Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

274 Students

4
out of 10

North Pointe Center

Public

Grades K-12

46 Students

Rating Unavailable

Dowagiac Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

408 Students

5
out of 10

North Pointe Center

Public

Grades K-12

46 Students

Rating Unavailable

Union High School

Public

Grades 9-12

532 Students

5
out of 10

North Pointe Center

Public

Grades K-12

46 Students

Rating Unavailable

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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 February 2025.