At a Glance
Median Income
$101,087
$51,120 per capita
Home Value
$241,100
Zillow: $321,975
Median Rent
$1,335/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.3%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
11.5% smoking rate
How North Muskegon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Muskegon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Muskegon a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Muskegon residents earn a median household income of $101,087 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,120. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% 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 North Muskegon is $241,100 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,975. Median rent is $1,335/month, with 24.3% 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 1959.
Education
46.3% of adults in North Muskegon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North 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
Population4,089
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density2,284/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,087
Per Capita$51,120
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$21,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,150
Housing
A+
Home Value$241,100
Rent$1,335
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$321,975
Housing Units1,829
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation595 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.3%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in North Muskegon was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% 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.