City safety & data profile

MuskegonMI

Muskegon, MI is a 38K-resident city in Muskegon County with a median household income of $44,735.

Muskegon County, Michigan. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Muskegon, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Muskegon has a population larger than 72% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $142,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

38K
Population
Top 28%
By size
$44,735
Median income
$142,300
Median home
24.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Muskegon

Muskegon posts a median household income higher than 4% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Muskegon area.

Top 96%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Muskegon

Where Muskegon income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$44,735 Bottom 4% higher than 4% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Muskegon, MI beyond the headline numbers

Muskegon sits inside Muskegon County, Michigan, at roughly 43.23°N, -86.25°W. Population 38,401, $44,735 median household income. Median home value $142,300, median rent $996. Poverty rate 24.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Muskegon's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 49.9%, then short sleep duration at 43.4%. 1 hospital in/around Muskegon, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Muskegon from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
38,401
Muskegon
Median Income
$44,735
-34% vs avg
Median Home Value
$142,300
-38% vs avg
Median Age
36
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Muskegon County) - Muskegon's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
176K+3%
Median Income
$65,024+59%
Median Home Value
$198,300+97%
Poverty Rate
14.1%-29%
Unemployment
6.4%-59%

Economics

Economics indicators for Muskegon, MI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$996/mo
Poverty Rate
24.9% +75% vs avg
Unemployment 9.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.5%
Work From Home 5.7%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 56.1%
African American 29%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
49.9%
Short Sleep Duration
43.4%
High Blood Pressure
40.4%
Physical Inactivity
34.6%
Current Smoking
22.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.1%
Diabetes
15.6%
Binge Drinking
15.4%
Current Asthma
13%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.5%
Annual Checkup 79.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
11.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.9%
Stroke
4.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
TRINITY HEALTH MUSKEGON HOSPITAL
MUSKEGON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Muskegon, MI? ▼
Muskegon, MI has a population of 38,401 people, located in Muskegon County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in Muskegon? ▼
The median household income in Muskegon, MI is $44,735 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 24.9%.
What is the median home value in Muskegon? ▼
The median home value in Muskegon, MI is $142,300. Median rent is $996/month.
What are the top health concerns in Muskegon? ▼
The top health indicators in Muskegon include Obesity (49.9%), Short Sleep Duration (43.4%), High Blood Pressure (40.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Muskegon? ▼
Muskegon has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Muskegon? ▼
The median age in Muskegon, MI is 36 years. 15.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Muskegon, MI is located in Muskegon County, Michigan. With a population of 38K and a $44,735 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Muskegon area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

Muskegon Heights, MI 11K Norton Shores, MI 24K Grand Haven, MI 11K Allendale, MI 18K Holland, MI 34K Walker, MI 25K Jenison, MI 17K Grandville, MI 16K
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Using Muskegon's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Muskegon area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Muskegon against Michigan peers on any ranking lens. Explore Michigan

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Muskegon County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.