At a Glance
Median Income
$46,342
$24,864 per capita
Home Value
$121,800
Zillow: $193,180
Median Rent
$927/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
610/100K
2,465/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.0%
22.4% smoking rate
How Muskegon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Muskegon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Muskegon a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Muskegon residents earn a median household income of $46,342 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,864. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% 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 is $121,800 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,180. Median rent is $927/month, with 31.5% 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 1949.
Safety & Crime
Muskegon reports 610 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,465/100K. The murder rate is 11.7/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Muskegon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Muskegon has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population37,203
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density2,631/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,342
Per Capita$24,864
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$21,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,150
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,800
Rent$927
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$193,180
Housing Units16,684
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent610/100K
Property2,465/100K
Murder11.7/100K
Assault475/100K
Burglary384/100K
Health
Obesity50.0%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death5,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation600 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Muskegon was founded in 1837.
The median home in Muskegon was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 465 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.