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North Muskegon, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Ottawa County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
4,089 Population 2,284/sq mi density
$101,087 Median Income $51,120 per capita
$241,100 Home Value $302,781 Zillow
$1,335 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
53 Violent Crime/100K 1,343 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,087 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$241,100 home value, $1,335/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.3% bachelor's degree or higher

North Muskegon, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,087
35% above
$51,120 per capita
Home Value
$241,100
14% below
Zillow: $302,781
Median Rent
$1,335/mo
15% above
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
53/100K
86% below
1,343/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.3%
37% above
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
135%
Home Value
86%
Rent
115%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
137%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Muskegon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.8% (50% 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 $302,781. 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.

Safety & Crime

North Muskegon reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,343/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. 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.

Data Overview

People

Population4,089
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density2,284/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,087
Per Capita$51,120
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$21,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,150

Housing

A+
Home Value$241,100
Rent$1,335
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$302,781
Housing Units1,829
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

F
Violent53/100K
Property1,343/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary26/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,206/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.1 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 465 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.