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Muskegon, MI — ZIP 49441

Population: 36,779 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 49441 (Muskegon, MI) is $261,931 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $249,900 after a median 15 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,321/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$261,931

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$261,931
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+12.4%
5-year appreciation
+28.5%
10-year appreciation
+130.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$261,931
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$249,900
Median list price
$259,700
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
+2.0%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
144
For-sale inventory
137
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
51
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
60

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,321/mo
1-year rent change
+12.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$823/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,029/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,891/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change, Mona Shores Public School District, Muskegon Public Schools of the City of
Schools include
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change, Campbell Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School, Ross Park Elementary School, Lincoln Park Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
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
2
Nearest Superfund site
Kaydon Corp. (1.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.5 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
187
Days with Moderate air quality
44
Highest AQI recorded (year)
147

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,434
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,000

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Muskegon County Airport (MKG) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Muskegon County Airport (MKG) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
TRINITY HEALTH MUSKEGON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+347 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
59.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,561
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
55,112
Average weekly wage
$966
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
277

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

How it compares

ZIP 49441State medianUS median
Median home value$261,931$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$249,900$265,000$325,000
Median days on market15 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,321/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,561$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 median home value in ZIP 49441?
$261,931.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 49441?
$249,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 49441?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 49441?
Typical rent: $1,321/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 49441?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 49441 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 49441?
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 ZIP 49441?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 49441?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Kaydon Corp., 1.3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 49441?
10 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 49441 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 49441?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 49441?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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