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Muskegon Heights is a suburb in the Muskegon Metro Area and in the Muskegon County. It has a population of 10,735 and a population density of 3,370, which is 97% above the national average. It has a median age of 31, which is 8 years below the Muskegon Metro median age and 7 years below the national average.


Muskegon Heights has a median home value of $74,400, which is 65% below the Metro average.The average rent of $938 is 19% above the metro average rent and 12% below the national average rent, making it one of the most affordable places to live in Muskegon. The average household income in Muskegon Heights is $31,431 , which is 41% below the Metro average household income and 52% below the national average of household income.


The average school rating in Muskegon Heights is 3. Muskegon Heights also has a crime index 273 that is above the Metro average and above the National average.


$72,200Median Home Value
$196,407 Muskegon Metro Area
$938Median Rent
$1,138 Muskegon Metro Area
3 /10 - 5 /10
School Rating
273
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index
5 mins To Muskegon Metro Area
19 mins Average Travel Time To Work

Muskegon Heights Zip Code

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Muskegon Heights's population is made up of 25% married, 49% single, 20% divorced and 6% widowed. Millennials make up the largest percentage of the population at 27%, while Baby Boomers have the second largest segment at 27%. Homeowners make up 52% of the population in Muskegon Heights.

10,058Population
175,633 Muskegon Metro Area
3,157Population Density
  • 47% Male
  • 53% Female
31 Median Age
39 Muskegon Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Muskegon Heights is $15,225. The Median Household Income is $34,281 and the Muskegon Heights Unemployment Rate is 19%.

$15,225Income Per Capita
$28,431 Muskegon Metro Area
$34,281Median Household Income
$57,047 Muskegon Metro Area
34% Poverty Rate
13% Muskegon Metro Area
19% Unemployment Rate
7% Muskegon Metro Area
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$72,200Median Home Value
$196,407 Muskegon Metro Area
$938Median Rent
$1,138 Muskegon Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Muskegon Metro Area

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Renters
48%
Home Owners
52%
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3 /10 - 5 /10
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Top Schools in Muskegon Heights

Muskegon Public Schools of the City of
4
/10
1420 Madison Street, Muskegon, MI, 49442
448
Enrollment
PK-6
Grade
Muskegon Public Schools of the City of
3
/10
1826 Hoyt Street, Muskegon, MI, 49442
378
Enrollment
PK-6
Grade
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5 mins
Muskegon Metro Area
19 mins Average Travel Time To Work
Commute To
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
55 mins
Grand Rapids city, MI
43 mins
Baker College Muskegon
9 mins
Indiana University South Bend
2 hr 28 mins
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Muskegon Heights crime index is 273 which is higher than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Muskegon Heights.

273
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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