Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Muskegon Heights is a small city in Michigan with a population of 9,902. Residents earn $33,780 per year, which is 55% below the national average.
Based on current data, Muskegon Heights receives an overall livability score of 2.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Muskegon Heights has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Muskegon Heights is $33,780, 55% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 38.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Muskegon Heights is $55,800, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $826 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 1,792 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 7,519 per 100,000, 284% above the national average.
7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Muskegon Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches, including 87.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $33,780 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $16,398 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,150 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,969 |
| Unemployment | 10.3% |
| 186% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 38.9% |
| 214% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,888 |
| County GDP | $21,044M |
| Restaurants | 465 |
| Healthcare | 621 |
| Retail | 779 |
| Manufacturing | 606 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,878 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 12.33% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
| Census Median | $55,800 |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $84,695 |
| Median List Price | $99,900 |
| Median List Price | $99,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $58 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 86.2% |
| Price Drops | 43.8% |
| Inventory | 32 |
| Census Median Rent | $826 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,008 |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 44.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,878 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 12.33% |
| Obesity | 58.4% |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 20.6% |
| Heart Disease | 8.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 47.1% |
| Asthma | 15.2% |
| COPD | 12.9% |
| Stroke | 6.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 44.3% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 24.2% |
| Physical Distress | 19.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 81.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,206/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 621 |
| Total Violent | 1,792.0/100K |
| 372% above US avg | |
| Murder | 73.9/100K |
| 1073% above US avg | |
| Rape | 157.0/100K |
| Robbery | 304.8/100K |
| Assault | 1,256.2/100K |
| Total Property | 7,518.9/100K |
| 284% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 2,392.4/100K |
| Theft | 4,646.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 480.3/100K |
| Arson | 138.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.1 inches |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 87.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 626 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2019°N, 86.2410°W |
| County FIPS | 26139 |
Winner: Republican by 20.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.1% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,104/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 621 |
| Restaurants | 465 |
| Retail Stores | 779 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |