Michigan · Metropolitan Area
North Muskegon is a small town in Michigan with a population of 4,089. Residents earn $101,087 per year, which is 35% above the national average.
Based on current data, North Muskegon receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. North Muskegon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in North Muskegon is $101,087, which is significantly higher than the national average — 35% above $75,149. This places North Muskegon among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in North Muskegon is $241,100, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,335 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
North Muskegon is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 53 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,826 per 100,000, 44% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
North Muskegon 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 | 95.1% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $101,087 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,120 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,150 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,969 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below 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 | 2.85% |
| Commute Time | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Census Median | $241,100 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $302,781 |
| Median List Price | $274,900 |
| Median List Price | $274,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $154 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.7% |
| Price Drops | 44.4% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,335 |
| 15% above US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,878 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.85% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% |
| Depression | 28.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,206/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 621 |
| Total Violent | 52.8/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 26.4/100K |
| Assault | 26.4/100K |
| Total Property | 2,826.2/100K |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 79.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,720.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 26.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| 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 | 595 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2522°N, 86.2708°W |
| County FIPS | 26139 |
Winner: Republican by 20.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.3% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,284/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 621 |
| Restaurants | 465 |
| Retail Stores | 779 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |