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Muskegon Heights, MI


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Muskegon Heights, Michigan

Muskegon Heights, Michigan, in Muskegon county, is 33 miles NW of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 84 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is located in the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metropolitan area. Muskegon Heights has a population of 12,049.

The People and Families of Muskegon Heights

In Muskegon Heights, about 29% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Muskegon Heights, since the city is home to many young children. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Approximately 82% of Muskegon Heights is non-white. No single racial group represents the city, a city where diversity is valued.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Muskegon Heights, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Muskegon Heights had a median family income of $26,144.

Muskegon Heights Housing

Owners occupy 57% of the housing units in Muskegon Heights. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Muskegon Heights?

Commuting

In Muskegon Heights, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Muskegon Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyMuskegon Heights Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Muskegon Heights Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Muskegon Heights Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Muskegon Heights, MI

Comparing Muskegon Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity910
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population11
Male Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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