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Muskegon heights, MI

Muskegon heights, MI.

Population: 26,372 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Muskegon heights, MI is $195,095 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $107,900 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,445/month. 6 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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$195,095

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$195,095
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+12.9%
5-year appreciation
+29.2%
10-year appreciation
+139.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$195,095
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
$107,900
Median list price
$139,900
Median price per sqft
$69
1-year sale-price change
-20.4%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
103
Sale-to-list ratio
92.3%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
39

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,445/mo
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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Michigan Department of Corrections, Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System, Fruitport Community Schools
Schools include
Brooks Correctional Facility, Muskegon Heights Academy, Edgewood Elementary Academy, Dr Martin Luther King Academy, Shettler 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
5
Nearest Superfund site
Peerless Plating Co. (2.2 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
50.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.6 in
Annual snowfall
86.4 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
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,738
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
33,023

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Muskegon County Airport (MKG) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Muskegon County Airport (MKG) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
TRINITY HEALTH MUSKEGON HOSPITAL, TRINITY HEALTH GRAND HAVEN 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
1,961
Housing built before 1970
60.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,977
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
65.1%

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

Muskegon heightsState medianUS median
Median home value$195,095$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$107,900$265,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,445/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,977$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 Muskegon heights, MI?
$195,095.
What is the median sale price in Muskegon heights, MI?
$107,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Muskegon heights, MI?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Muskegon heights, MI?
Typical rent: $1,445/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Muskegon heights, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado.
Is Muskegon heights, MI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Muskegon heights, MI?
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 Muskegon heights, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Muskegon heights, MI?
5 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Peerless Plating Co., 2.2 mi.
How many schools serve Muskegon heights, MI?
6 schools (4 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Muskegon heights, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Muskegon heights, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Muskegon heights, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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