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Paw Paw, MI

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The heart of Michigan's wine country, uncorked

Rural Wine Country Parks Lake River Outdoor Activities Community

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Paw Paw, MI is $511 for a studio, $567 for one bedroom, and $970 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Paw Paw has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$567/month
502 Sq Ft
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Transportation

31

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

39

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

Paw Paw Later Elementary

Public

Grades 3-5

462 Students

5
out of 10

Paw Paw Early Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

472 Students

Rating Unavailable

Paw Paw Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

475 Students

5
out of 10

Paw Paw High School

Public

Grades 9-12

692 Students

6
out of 10

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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.

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.