Living in North Muskegon, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Muskegon · Census data 2020–2024
North Muskegon has 4,098 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $104,659 (44% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $264,200, the median rent is $1,300/month.
North Muskegon at a glance
- Population
- 4,098
- Median age
- 44.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $104,659State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $264,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,300/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 79.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is North Muskegon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Muskegon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Muskegon the median home value is $264,200, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,300 per month, which is 14.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,732 a month in housing costs.
North Muskegon median household income
The median household income in North Muskegon is $104,659 and the income per person is $50,334. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in North Muskegon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,737
- Owner-occupied
- 79.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.9%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.53
North Muskegon demographics
- Population
- 4,098
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 1,590
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 12.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Muskegon ›
Education in North Muskegon
49.4% of adults 25 and older in North Muskegon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 19.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Muskegon
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
North Muskegon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Muskegon | 4,098 | $104,659 | $264,200 | $1,300 |
| Muskegon | 37,226 | $44,735 | $142,300 | $996 |
| Roosevelt Park | 4,144 | $62,857 | $193,300 | $1,114 |
| Muskegon Heights | 9,841 | $35,239 | $68,000 | $889 |
| Norton Shores | 25,041 | $76,579 | $234,800 | $1,341 |
| Wolf Lake | 4,654 | $51,637 | $131,400 | $1,310 |
| Lakewood Club | 1,255 | $71,518 | $157,300 | $1,372 |
| Twin Lake | 2,036 | $84,950 | $250,600 | — |
| Fruitport | 1,212 | $84,306 | $218,300 | $1,076 |
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What is the median household income in North Muskegon, MI?
The median household income in North Muskegon is $104,659, 44% higher 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 North Muskegon?
The median home value in North Muskegon is $264,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in North Muskegon?
The median gross rent in North Muskegon is $1,300 per month, about 14.9% of household income.
Is North Muskegon, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in North Muskegon?
The median age in North Muskegon is 44.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in North Muskegon?
The average commute to work in North Muskegon is 22 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Muskegon?
The unemployment rate in North Muskegon is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Muskegon?
49.4% of adults in North 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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