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Living in Muskegon

There were 279 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 53.1% and the vacancy rate was 13.8%. The population of Muskegon, in the United States, was 37,226 in July 2026. Foreign-born residents accounted for 3.4% of the population in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population37,224people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,226EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent875.5EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate9.36%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
PM2.5, annual mean5.91µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Muskegon?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Muskegon.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$996 per month, while the median home value was US$142,300 in July 2026. 54.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Muskegon recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€1127
Utilities, 85 m² flat€113
Internet, 60 Mbps€45
Fitness club€35
Mobile plan, 10 GB€26

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly34.83 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Muskegon (Wayback Machine capture 20250624103433)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited44.99 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Muskegon (Wayback Machine capture 20250624103433)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,127 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Muskegon (Wayback Machine capture 20250624103433)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB26.12 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Muskegon (Wayback Machine capture 20250624103433)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home113.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Muskegon (Wayback Machine capture 20250624103433)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$996/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent54.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)13.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,478 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)961.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent875.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Muskegon a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–61%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student53%strong on education, weak on work · range 42–64%
Family58%strong on family, weak on cost · range 45–71%
Retirement49%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 36–62%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,252 of 37,224 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$44,735 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Muskegon is 9.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income44,735 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband64.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription86.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet10.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet4.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,226 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,403 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov18Official
Unemployment rate9.36 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Muskegon?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,403 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,531of €2,678 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,678
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €962
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€113 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Muskegon (Wayback Machine capture 20250624103433) · 2025-12-31− €113
Internet€45 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Muskegon (Wayback Machine capture 20250624103433) · 2025-12-31− €45
Mobile plan€26 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Muskegon (Wayback Machine capture 20250624103433) · 2025-12-31− €26
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,531
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Muskegon Salary needed to live in Muskegon

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Muskegon. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Muskegon. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher87.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools20 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents22.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents279 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,628 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Muskegon when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesMuskegon highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Muskegon highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
San Jose3,195
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents828.5 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time20.61 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work3.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights14Official
Nearest airportMKG3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport7 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Muskegon. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Muskegon.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Muskegon is 5.9 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.91 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202424Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.278 · Feb 1.39 · Mar 6.83 · Apr 13.67 · May 20.22 · Jun 25.39 · Jul 27.56 · Aug 26.78 · Sep 23 · Oct 15.89 · Nov 8.78 · Dec 3 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014840 (MUSKEGON CO AP)13Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -6.28 · Feb -6.22 · Mar -2.72 · Apr 2.72 · May 8.61 · Jun 14 · Jul 16.78 · Aug 16.28 · Sep 11.94 · Oct 6.22 · Nov 1.17 · Dec -3.17 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014840 (MUSKEGON CO AP)13Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -3 · Feb -2.4 · Mar 2.1 · Apr 8.2 · May 14.4 · Jun 19.7 · Jul 22.2 · Aug 21.5 · Sep 17.5 · Oct 11 · Nov 5 · Dec -0.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 61.47 · Feb 53.59 · Mar 60.96 · Apr 88.14 · May 85.85 · Jun 77.47 · Jul 69.85 · Aug 78.74 · Sep 82.8 · Oct 96.52 · Nov 74.17 · Dec 61.47 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014840 (MUSKEGON CO AP)13Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading151.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.77 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation851.4 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.05 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.72 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature0.77 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Dearborn ±0.6 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±0.8 °C, Markham (Canada) ±1.1 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±1.1 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±1.1 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±1.1 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,252 is not 2.1% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.15 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,252 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population88,639 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Population density1,016 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population37,224 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value142,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes53.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate53.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad3.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage62.92 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage74 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance6.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher15.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Households with a vehicle available84.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database3 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022203,566 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202220 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over13,821 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home5.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans78.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Muskegon

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Norton Shores as a Muskegon alternative in the same region

7 km away, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Unemployment: 4.8% Norton Shores vs 9.4% Muskegon−49%
  • Foreign residents: 0.3% Norton Shores vs 2.1% Muskegon−85%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,841 Norton Shores vs €2,226 Muskegon+28%
  • Nearest airport: 2.0 km Norton Shores vs 7.0 km Muskegon−71%
  • Residents: 25,088 Norton Shores vs 37,224 Muskegon−33%
  • Annual PM2.5: 5.9 µg/m³ Norton Shores vs 5.9 µg/m³ Muskegonsame level
Full comparisonMore about Norton Shores

Plainfield as a Muskegon alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 241 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,226 Muskegon+117%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 2.1% Muskegon+185%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 9.4% Muskegon−60%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,403 Muskegon+19%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 5.9 µg/m³ Muskegon+32%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 37,224 Muskegon+34%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 7.0 km Muskegon+29%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Muskegon

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

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Greenfield37,159 residentsTucker37,290 residentsClovis37,127 residentsWashington37,107 residentsBell Gardens37,367 residentsGreenville37,069 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Muskegon?

The median gross salary is 3,403 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Muskegon?

The unemployment rate is 9.36 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Muskegon?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.91 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Muskegon?

The published population is 37,224 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Muskegon?

1,252 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Muskegon a good place to live?

Muskegon may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Muskegon?

Muskegon Heights, Norton Shores, Grand Haven are near Muskegon. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014840 (MUSKEGON CO AP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  11. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  12. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  13. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  14. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  15. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Muskegon (Wayback Machine capture 20250624103433) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31
  16. Wikidata identity and coordinates — Q1018280 Wikidata identity and coordinates · wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-05

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