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Norton Shores, Michigan, in Muskegon county, is 33 miles NW of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 83 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is part of the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 22,527 people people live in Norton Shores.
In Norton Shores, about 64% of adults are married.
In 2000, Norton Shores had a median family income of $53,447.
In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($2,000) in Norton Shores than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Norton Shores, about 89% are lived in by their owners, not renters.
In Norton Shores, 95% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.
Comparing Norton Shores to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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