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Muskegon, MI

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Muskegon.

Population: 83,037 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Muskegon, MI is $266,185 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $220,800 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,241/month. 32 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$266,185

Typical home value

+1.6%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$266,185
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+12.3%
5-year appreciation
+22.9%
10-year appreciation
+137.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2025)
$268,631
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$220,800
Median list price
$298,333
Median price per sqft
$176
1-year sale-price change
-4.7%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
319
For-sale inventory
294
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
236
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
119

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,241/mo
1-year rent change
+9.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$937/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$982/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,285/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,534/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,689/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
32
Elementary schools
16
Middle schools
3
High schools
10
Charter schools
7
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Lighthouse Academy, Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change, Mona Shores Public School District
Schools include
Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building, Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change, Campbell Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School, Ross Park Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
38
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Kaydon Corp. (1.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.7°F
Average high
57.3°F
Average low
40.3°F
Annual precipitation
39.3 in
Annual snowfall
86.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
203
Days with Moderate air quality
38
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,894
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,158

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Muskegon County Airport (MKG) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Muskegon County Airport (MKG) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
8
Hospitals include
COREWELL HEALTH ZEELAND HOSPITAL, SPECTRUM HEALTH, MERCY HEALTH SAINT MARY'S
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.3 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+347 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1960
Housing built before 1970
59.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,048
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
66.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
54,648
Average weekly wage
$1,114
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
451

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MuskegonState medianUS median
Typical home value$266,185$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$220,800$265,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,241/mo$1,505/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,048$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Muskegon, MI?
$266,185.
What is the median sale price in Muskegon, MI?
$220,800.
How long do homes take to sell in Muskegon, MI?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Muskegon, MI?
Typical rent: $1,241/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Muskegon, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, tornado.
Is Muskegon, MI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 38 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Muskegon, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Muskegon, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Muskegon, MI?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Kaydon Corp., 1.3 mi.
How many schools serve Muskegon, MI?
32 schools (16 elementary, 3 middle, 10 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Muskegon, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 11.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Muskegon, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Muskegon, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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