Living in Muskegon Heights, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Muskegon Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Muskegon Heights has 9,841 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $35,239 (52% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $68,000, the median rent is $889/month.
Muskegon Heights at a glance
- Population
- 9,841
- Median age
- 32.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $35,239State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $68,000State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $889/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 44.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Muskegon Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 14.7%; a poverty rate of 34.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Muskegon Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Muskegon Heights the median home value is $68,000, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $889 per month, which is 33.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,080 a month in housing costs.
Muskegon Heights median household income
The median household income in Muskegon Heights is $35,239 and the income per person is $17,548. 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Muskegon Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,630
- Owner-occupied
- 44.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.1%
- Vacant
- 16.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.52
Muskegon Heights demographics
- Population
- 9,841
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 30.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 3,847
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Muskegon Heights ›
Education in Muskegon Heights
8.6% of adults 25 and older in Muskegon Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Muskegon Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 14.7%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Muskegon Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Heights | 9,841 | $35,239 | $68,000 | $889 |
| Roosevelt Park | 4,144 | $62,857 | $193,300 | $1,114 |
| Muskegon | 37,226 | $44,735 | $142,300 | $996 |
| Norton Shores | 25,041 | $76,579 | $234,800 | $1,341 |
| North Muskegon | 4,098 | $104,659 | $264,200 | $1,300 |
| Fruitport | 1,212 | $84,306 | $218,300 | $1,076 |
| Wolf Lake | 4,654 | $51,637 | $131,400 | $1,310 |
| Ferrysburg | 2,959 | $70,400 | $239,900 | $1,257 |
| Spring Lake | 2,519 | $88,365 | $320,200 | $1,079 |
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What is the median household income in Muskegon Heights, MI?
The median household income in Muskegon Heights is $35,239, 52% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Muskegon Heights?
The median home value in Muskegon Heights is $68,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Muskegon Heights?
The median gross rent in Muskegon Heights is $889 per month, about 33.2% of household income.
Is Muskegon Heights, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 14.7%; a poverty rate of 34.1%.
What is the median age in Muskegon Heights?
The median age in Muskegon Heights is 32.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Muskegon Heights?
The average commute to work in Muskegon Heights is 18 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Muskegon Heights?
The unemployment rate in Muskegon Heights is 14.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Muskegon Heights?
8.6% of adults in Muskegon Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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