Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Muskegon, MI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,005
Population
38,490
Renter Mix
50% Rent
A lovely little city on Michigan’s west coast
Beach
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Museums
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Maritime
Muskegon is home to the largest beach in Western Michigan, and the coastline serves as a major attraction for locals and visitors alike. The city takes pride in keeping the beaches clean and pet-friendly, and boating and fishing are very popular here as well. Believe it or not, a small but dedicated community of surfers takes full advantage of the Lake Michigan wave action in Muskegon.
There’s an abundance of outdoor activities year-round, with Michigan’s Adventure amusement park in the summer and Muskegon Winter Sports Complex offering everything from luge to cross-country skiing when it gets cold. The city contains several landmarks celebrating the area’s history as both a lumber region and a maritime center.
The arts and culture scene incorporates the Muskegon Museum of Art, Broadway musicals at the Frauenthal, and performances by the West Michigan Symphony Orchestra. Less than an hour outside of town, folks renting in Muskegon can easily get to Grand Rapids or the sprawling natural splendor of Manistee National Forest.
Explore the City
Muskegon locals enjoy lakefront views and fine dining at The Lake House Waterfront Grille.
A row of Cape Cod homes lines a street filled with mature trees in Muskegon.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$39,072
Average: $50,885
Education
5,426
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,852
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Muskegon, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Muskegon, MI is $850 for a studio, $1,011 for one bedroom, $1,346 for two bedrooms, and $1,596 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Muskegon has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,011/month
645 Sq Ft
House
$1,517/month
884 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Muskegon, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
286 Students
North Muskegon Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
404 Students
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
403 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
400 Students
Reeths-Puffer Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
563 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
213 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
525 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
937 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
615 Students
Public
Grades K-12
435 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,247 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
304 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,076 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
514 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
518 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center
- Hoffmaster State Park
- Muskegon State Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.