Muskegon, Michigan
Among the top 8% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 56% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 50% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 44% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 34% of US places
- top 1% for natural disaster risk
- top 11% for comfortable days
- bottom 3% for violent crime
Muskegon is a mid-size city in Michigan with about 38,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include natural disaster risk, comfortable days, and sales tax. It rates lower on annual snowfall and violent crime.
Official websitemuskegon-mi.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.3 in2.3 in
humid 78%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$41k13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 72% of US places
Home Value$100k24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$855better than 57% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$990better than 83% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.49%better than 26% of US places
Income Tax5.30%better than 42% of US places
State 4.30% + Local 1.00%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.91%better than 36% of US places
Unemployment10.4%better than 13% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.1 in31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall87.2 inbetter than 4% of US places
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 30% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 69% of US places
Comfortable Days102 daysbetter than 89% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk9.4better than 99% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 46% of US places
School Quality92.0better than 82% of US places
Violent Crime2736/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Property Crime2685/100kbetter than 9% of US places
Community
Population38,28696th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.127th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5791st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0666th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)52.1%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)30.9%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)9.7%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.6%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 79% of US places
Walkability9.3/20better than 83% of US places
Airport Distance44 mibetter than 72% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.5%better than 31% of US places
Amenities Nearby34.74better than 31% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 67% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Muskegon an affordable place to live?
- Muskegon is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 72% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Muskegon?
- The median home value in Muskegon is $100k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Muskegon?
- Median household income in Muskegon is $41k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Muskegon?
- Median gross rent in Muskegon is $855 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Muskegon safe?
- Muskegon is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2736/100k (better than 3%). Property crime is 2685/100k.
- What is the weather like in Muskegon?
- Muskegon averages 72°F in July and 26°F in January, with 35.1 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Muskegon?
- Public-school quality in Muskegon is above average, scoring better than 82% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Muskegon?
- The average one-way commute in Muskegon is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)