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Parchment, MI

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Population
1,887
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
774 ft
Median Home Value
$184,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$72,798
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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OverallBest places in MichiganPopulation rankingHighest population places in MichiganNearest larger communityKalamazoo, Michigan3.8 miles away · 72,683 residents.

About Parchment

Parchment is a small, quiet community of around 2,000 residents along the Kalamazoo River, just north of Kalamazoo. The town got its name from the Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, which built a mill here in 1909 and founded the surrounding neighborhood for its workers. Today, Parchment is a peaceful residential enclave featuring mid-century homes, walkable sidewalks, and a strong sense of local history.

Speedway N. Riverview Drive, Parchment (50708244652)

Daily life often centers around Kindleberger Park, a sprawling green space known for its sunken gardens, ball fields, and annual summer festival with live theater. Commuters and families love the location because it sits less than ten minutes from downtown Kalamazoo's dining, craft breweries, and college campuses. It offers the relaxed pace of a small town alongside quick, easy access to bigger city amenities.

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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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