Living in Muskegon, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Muskegon · Census data 2020–2024
Muskegon has 37,226 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $44,735 (39% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $142,300, the median rent is $996/month.
Muskegon at a glance
- Population
- 37,226
- Median age
- 36State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $44,735State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $142,300State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $996/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 53.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Muskegon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Muskegon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Muskegon the median home value is $142,300, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $996 per month, which is 33.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,064 a month in housing costs.
Muskegon median household income
The median household income in Muskegon is $44,735 and the income per person is $24,151. 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Muskegon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,245
- Owner-occupied
- 53.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.9%
- Vacant
- 13.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.34
Muskegon demographics
- Population
- 37,226
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 13,996
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Muskegon ›
Education in Muskegon
15.5% of adults 25 and older in Muskegon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Muskegon
- Unemployment rate
- 9.4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86%
Muskegon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | 37,226 | $44,735 | $142,300 | $996 |
| Muskegon Heights | 9,841 | $35,239 | $68,000 | $889 |
| North Muskegon | 4,098 | $104,659 | $264,200 | $1,300 |
| Roosevelt Park | 4,144 | $62,857 | $193,300 | $1,114 |
| Norton Shores | 25,041 | $76,579 | $234,800 | $1,341 |
| Wolf Lake | 4,654 | $51,637 | $131,400 | $1,310 |
| Fruitport | 1,212 | $84,306 | $218,300 | $1,076 |
| Ferrysburg | 2,959 | $70,400 | $239,900 | $1,257 |
| Lakewood Club | 1,255 | $71,518 | $157,300 | $1,372 |
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What is the median household income in Muskegon, MI?
The median household income in Muskegon is $44,735, 39% 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?
The median home value in Muskegon is $142,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Muskegon?
The median gross rent in Muskegon is $996 per month, about 33.2% of household income.
Is Muskegon, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
What is the median age in Muskegon?
The median age in Muskegon is 36 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Muskegon?
The average commute to work in Muskegon is 21 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Muskegon?
The unemployment rate in Muskegon is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Muskegon?
15.5% of adults in Muskegon 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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