Census ACS · #258 MSA
Muskegon Metro Area
The Muskegon-Norton Shores, Mi Metropolitan Statistical Area has 175,378 residents. The median household income is $63,495 and the median home value is $180,900.
175,378
Population
348
People / sq mi
$63,495
Median Income
$180,900
Median Home Value
The Muskegon CBSA covers 504 sq mi of land at 348.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
Economy & Income
$63,495
Median Household Income
$32,307
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Muskegon metro's price level is 92.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 7.5% lower the US average. The local median income of $63,495 has the buying power of $68,629 in average-priced US metros.
92.5
Price Level (US = 100)
$68,629
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$63,495
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$180,900
Median Home Value
$960
Median Rent
78.3%
Homeownership
Education
92.5%
High School+
21.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
6.0%
Work From Home
22.3 min
Avg Commute
12.5%
Foreign Born
Muskegon spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Muskegon-Norton Shores, Mi Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 175,378 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #258 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Muskegon metro area is $63,495, with a per capita income of $32,307.
The Muskegon-Norton Shores, Mi CBSA spans the state of Michigan.
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Data for the Muskegon-Norton Shores, Mi CBSA (34740) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Muskegon: 78.3% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 175,378 residents, Muskegon is a metro area in MI.
Median household income is $63,495, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.3%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $180,900, with typical rent around $960.
21.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Muskegon, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.