North Muskegon, MI

North Muskegon, Michigan

North Muskegon, Michigan, in Muskegon county, is 36 miles NW of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 84 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Part of the surrounding Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metro area, the city is not an isolated city. North Muskegon is home to some 4,031 residents.

The People and Families of North Muskegon

In North Muskegon, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Muskegon had a median family income of $63,819. More so than most places, the people in North Muskegon generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in North Muskegon are poor than in most places in Michigan. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in North Muskegon.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in North Muskegon. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

North Muskegon Housing

According to the 2000 census, 79% of the housing in North Muskegon was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In North Muskegon, 96% of commuters drive to work. People in North Muskegon expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of North Muskegon, MI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

North Muskegon Almanac

North Muskegon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

North Muskegon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, North Muskegon, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

North Muskegon High Schools (2004)

NORTH MUSKEGON HIGH SCHOOL
1507 MILLS AVENUE
231-719-4110
Serves 324 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

North Muskegon Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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