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Muskegon Heights, MI
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Muskegon Heights, MI
At a Glance
How Muskegon Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Muskegon Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Muskegon Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Muskegon Heights residents earn a median household income of $33,780 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,398. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,888 business establishments, including 465 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Muskegon Heights is $55,800 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,695. Median rent is $826/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Muskegon Heights reports 2,165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 470% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,076/100K. The murder rate is 46.7/100K.
Education
7.1% of adults in Muskegon Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Muskegon Heights has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.