Here's what it costs to live in Muskegon, Michigan, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $996 per month, while the typical home is valued around $142,300. Households earn a median of $44,735 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$44,735
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$996
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$142,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$866
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$942
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,236
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,490
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
37,226
Latest estimate
Median Age
36 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,015
Per month
Avg Home Value
$175,433
Census ACS
January Avg
26°F
July Avg
71°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.3
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.4%
What is the cost of living index for Muskegon?
The cost of living index for Muskegon is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Muskegon?
The median gross rent in Muskegon is $996 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Muskegon?
The median household income in Muskegon is $44,735 per year.
What is the median home value in Muskegon?
The median home value in Muskegon is $142,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Muskegon?
Air quality data for Muskegon is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Muskegon?
Tax data for Michigan is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
