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Muskegon Heights, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ottawa County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
9,902
Population
3,104/sq mi density
$33,780
Median Income
$16,398 per capita
$55,800
Home Value
$84,695 Zillow
$826
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
2,165
Violent Crime/100K
5,076 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$33,780 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,800 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,165 violent crimes/100K (470% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$55,800
80% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$826/mo
29% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
44.8%
31% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,591
Median year built: 1944
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$55,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$84,695
Median Sale Price
$49,900
Median List Price
$99,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
44.8%
Owner-Occupied
55.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$826/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,008/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
72 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
11
Price Drops
43.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$58
Active Inventory
32
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1944
Average age of housing stock: 82 years
Homeownership Rate
44.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $55,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,695 |
| Median Sale Price | $49,900 |
| Median List Price | $99,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $58 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $826 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,008 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
| Days on Market | 72 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 43.8% |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Active Inventory | 32 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $58 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 44.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 55.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,591 |
| Median Year Built | 1944 |
| Rent Burden | 30.7% |