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Muskegon, MI

Founded 1837Muskegon CountyElev. 191 m
Population
37,203
Median home
$121,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
48
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Muskegon

Muskegon is home to roughly 37,203 residents. Muskegon was founded in 1837 and sits in Muskegon County. The median age is 36 and the median household income is $46,342. Homes carry a median value of $121,800, and about 54% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (51.6%). Around 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
37,203
Median age
36
Median household income
$46,342
Per-capita income
$24,864
Poverty rate
20.2%
High-school grad or higher
87.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
Unemployment
9.3%
Avg. commute
20.9 min
Work from home
5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White51.6%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black29.9%
Asian0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts27%
Production, transportation & material moving26.7%
Service22.1%
Sales & office19.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$121,800
Median gross rent
$927/mo
Owner-occupied
54.2%
Median year built
1949
Households
13,721
Avg. household size
2.37

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Muskegon has 48 public schools — 22 elementary, 6 middle, 15 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 10 schools
Reading38%
Math23%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Brooks Correctional FacilityHighGrades 9–12
Mona Shores High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Muskegon Area Career Tech CenterHighGrades 9–12
Muskegon Community Education CenterHighGrades 9–12
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition CenterHighGrades 5–12charter
Muskegon Covenant AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
Muskegon Heights AcademyHighGrades 7–12charter
Muskegon High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
North Muskegon High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Oakridge FusionHighGrades 9–12
Oakridge High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Oakridge Middle SchoolHighGrades 5–12
Orchard View Community EducationHighGrades 9–12
Orchard View High SchoolHighGrades 9–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime91% above national
Muskegon736
Michigan468
United States386
↓ 12% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime55% above national
Muskegon3,032
Michigan1,603
United States1,952
↓ 14% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Muskegon Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Muskegon.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Muskegon County
Strong windRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Muskegon is in Muskegon County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Muskegon was founded in 1837 and sits in Muskegon County. Elevation ~191 m.

Population trend
41K037,20318602024
Map of Muskegon
Muskegon, MI
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Historic places

10 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hovey, Horatio N., HouseHackley, Charles H., HouseHume HouseAmazon Hosiery MillMuskegon YMCA BuildingCentral Fire StationUnion DepotU.S.S. SILVERSIDES
Notable people from Muskegon
Iggy PopHeber Doust CurtisWayne StaticDon NelsonBurt KennedyBørnsDavid LeestmaBettye LaVetteJustin AbdelkaderScott Fischer
People searches in Muskegon
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Nearby cities
Walker (30 mi)Holland (33 mi)Grand Rapids (35 mi)Wyoming (36 mi)Kentwood (41 mi)Kalamazoo (74 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Muskegon, MI (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Muskegon, Michigan.

Ryan Marquis Moore, 40ABSCONDER
Muskegon · Muskegon County · 49442
Ryan James Miller, 48ABSCONDER
Muskegon · Muskegon County · 49442
Miguel Garcia, 70ABSCONDER
Muskegon · Muskegon County · 49442
Paul Anthony Williams, 60ABSCONDER
Muskegon · Muskegon County · 49441
Andrew Colburn Williams, 48ABSCONDER
Muskegon · Muskegon County · 49444
AKA Andy Williams
Andrew Williams, 48
Muskegon · Muskegon County · 49444
AKA Andrew Colburn Williams, Andy Williams
Charles Edward Hall, 82ABSCONDER
Muskegon · Muskegon County · 49441
Charles Jason Thomas, 46ABSCONDER
Muskegon · Muskegon County · 49441
AKA John J Thomas, Charles J Thomas
Charles Patrick Miller Jr, 67ABSCONDER
Muskegon · Muskegon County · 49442
AKA Charles Miller
Joseph Wesley Hall, 46ABSCONDER
Muskegon · Muskegon County · 49445
AKA Joseph Hall, Joseph W Hall
Donald Lee Robinson, 65ABSCONDER
Muskegon · Muskegon County · 49441
Donald Wayne Dove, 68
Muskegon · 49442
AKA Don Dove
Matthew Aaron Brown, 32ABSCONDER
Muskegon · Muskegon County · 49441
Matthew Aaron Brown, 32
Muskegon · Muskegon County · 49441
Matthew James Williams, 45ABSCONDER
Muskegon · Muskegon County · 49442
AKA Matthew J Williams, Matthew Williams
Steven Allen Muir, 68
Muskegon · 49441
AKA Steven Allan Muir, Steven Muir

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Muskegon — frequently asked

What is the population of Muskegon, Michigan?
Muskegon has a population of about 37,203, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Muskegon?
The median home value in Muskegon is $121,800, and the median gross rent is $927/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Muskegon safe? What is the crime rate?
Muskegon Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 736 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Muskegon face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Muskegon County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Muskegon?
Muskegon has 48 public schools (22 elementary, 6 middle, 15 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Muskegon?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Muskegon. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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