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Muskegon, MI
B+
Population: 37,632
Home Price: $84,300
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Overview
Muskegon is a small city in the state of Michigan with a population of 37,632. Muskegon has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
20.9 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Muskegon, MI
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Muskegon
Michigan
United States
Per Capita Income
$19,663
$31,154
$32,693
Median Household Income
$37,827
$57,833
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
10.3%
6.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
18.6%
10.5%
10.5%
Age
Muskegon
Michigan
United States
Median Age
35.3
42.6
42.3
Gender
Muskegon
Michigan
United States
Male
51.2%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
48.8%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Muskegon
Michigan
United States
White
57.3%
88.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
31.7%
4.5%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.6%
0.9%
2.7%
Asian
0.7%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.1%
0.9%
2.7%
Multiracial
8.6%
4.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Muskegon
Michigan
United States
Median Home Price
$84,300
$148,219
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$636
$665
$801
Family Households
26.8%
26.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
38.6%
38.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
50.8%
73.6%
72.9%
Renters
49.2%
26.4%
27.1%
Education
Muskegon
Michigan
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.9%
6.4%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
38.0%
38.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
23.4%
23.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.9%
9.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
10.5%
14.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Muskegon
Michigan
United States
Mathematics
31.7%
38.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
40.8%
48.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Muskegon
Michigan
United States
Murder
21.5
2.5
3.0
Rape
72.6
61.0
38.0
Robbery
123.7
24.5
40.7
Assault
610.6
191.5
188.5
Property Crime
Muskegon
Michigan
United States
Burglary
677.8
195.2
336.1
Theft
2450.4
1168.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
349.7
90.6
167.1
Arson
29.6
9.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Muskegon, MI
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
pizza
hot dogs
unhealthy food
beer
ice cream
plant based
cheese
deep fried
craft beer
grocery
cheese cake
wine
chef
meals
fried chicken
beef
restaurant
added sugar
meat
high school football
video games
country music
little league
football
college football
penn state football
basketball
college basketball
fantasy football
hs football
boston sports
movies tv
sports announcer
hockey
summer collegiate
teams
pop culture
soccer
baseball
inspired by
concept art
commissions open
photography
wombo dream
fine arts
comic
creative writing
artworks
nature
photo editing
digital painting
painting
nft
commisions
creative
imagery
fashion
craft
crafts
spending time
spare time
video games
movies tv
playing guitar
favorite hobbies
pc gamer
horror movies
books
side hustles
side hustle
nerd culture
photography
apple products
anime
gaming
auto racing
pokemon
youtuber
skateboarding
sports
movies tv
tv
pop culture
photography
marketing
gaming
digital marketing
digital content
entertainer
classic rock
arts
booking
outdoor
creative
fashion
hip hop
drama
television
corporate
sports
summer
space
hot tub
winter
lakes
photography
warm weather
nature
beach
lawn
walking trails
arts
amusement park
outdoor activities
snowfest
hiking
camping
mountain
indoor
etsy
black friday
home depot
inventory online
online store
order online
ordering online
post office
car wash
preowned
gift card
aliexpress
dollar store
gift cards
grocery store
mall
amazon
hardware store
gas station
shipping
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