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Kaleva, MI

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Population
517
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
746 ft
Median Home Value
$94,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,594/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$43,125
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MichiganPopulation rankingHighest population places in MichiganNearest larger communityTraverse City, Michigan33 miles away · 15,832 residents.

About Kaleva

Kaleva is a village in Manistee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The 2020 census counted 507 residents. Kaleva was founded in 1900 and became a refuge for Finnish settlers. The name of the village comes from the Kalevala, the national epic of Finland. Kaleva makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Kaleva is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place. Kaleva is in central Manistee County, within Maple Grove Township. Kaleva is part of the region of Northern Michigan.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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