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Muskegon Heights, MI


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Muskegon Heights, Michigan

Introduction to Muskegon Heights, Michigan

Muskegon Heights, Michigan, in Muskegon county, is 33 miles NW of Grand Rapids, Michigan 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.

Muskegon Heights History

The history of Muskegon Heights dates back to 1890. After the lumber boom came to an end, local inhabitants formed the Muskegon Improvement Company and purchased 1,000 acres of land. The land was inhabited and a station for Chicago & Western Michigan Railroad was built here in 1902.

Muskegon Heights and nearby Attractions

  • Fire Barn Museum
  • Great Lakes Naval Memorial & Museum
  • Muskegon County Museum
  • Blue Lake County Park
  • Duck Lake State Park
  • Grand Haven State Park

Things To Do In Muskegon Heights

If you wish to know more about the history of the city, then a visit to the city's museums could be very enjoyable. The city is also rich with parks that make for great places to spend a relaxed day with family members and friends.

Muskegon Heights Transportation

The nearest airport is Muskegon County Airport.

Muskegon Heights Higher Education

The colleges situated near the city are Muskegon Community College, Grand Valley State University, Hope College and Grand Rapids Community College.

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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