Housing by town in Muskegon County, Michigan
Muskegon County, Michigan has 28 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,028 (±$36) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $760 in 2015–2019 (+35.3%; Up after inflation).
Sullivan Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,575) and Blue Lake Township (Muskegon County) the lowest ($693).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,028 (±$36)
- Households that rent
- 21.9%
- Median household income
- $65,024
- Places
- 28
Cities, towns and townships in Muskegon County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Lake Township (Muskegon County) | $693 | 14.8% | $83,452 | $247,600 | $3,208 |
| Casnovia Township | $1,075 | 7.9% | $83,333 | $229,800 | $2,131 |
| Cedar Creek Township (Muskegon County) | $820 | 8.2% | $73,586 | $224,600 | $2,400 |
| Dalton Township | $1,163 | 6.9% | $81,612 | $210,800 | $2,335 |
| Egelston Township | $1,008 | 5.6% | $61,432 | $160,400 | $1,989 |
| Fruitland Township | $1,320 | 3.3% | $91,076 | $298,900 | $2,702 |
| Fruitport Charter Township | $1,217 | 11.4% | $85,413 | $226,800 | $2,528 |
| Holton Township | $1,115 | 9.7% | $72,910 | $186,300 | $1,707 |
| Laketon Township | $1,134 | 5.6% | $98,114 | $266,800 | $2,753 |
| Montague | $810 | 21.4% | $66,750 | $202,200 | $3,096 |
| Montague Township | $1,271 | 3.8% | $90,885 | $218,300 | $2,513 |
| Moorland Township | — | 1.0% | $74,167 | $206,900 | $1,866 |
| Muskegon | $996 | 46.9% | $44,735 | $142,300 | $1,468 |
| Muskegon Charter Township | $897 | 15.1% | $54,962 | $149,900 | $1,952 |
| Muskegon Heights | $889 | 55.1% | $35,239 | $68,000 | $1,194 |
| North Muskegon | $1,300 | 20.9% | $104,659 | $264,200 | $3,807 |
| Norton Shores | $1,341 | 15.8% | $76,579 | $234,800 | $2,857 |
| Ravenna Township | $815 | 13.5% | $75,625 | $224,100 | $2,636 |
| Roosevelt Park | $1,114 | 34.4% | $62,857 | $193,300 | $2,583 |
| Sullivan Township | $1,575 | 4.4% | $65,156 | $215,700 | $1,986 |
| White River Township | — | 5.6% | $110,179 | $349,400 | $3,420 |
| Whitehall | $877 | 27.9% | $61,169 | $212,600 | $2,820 |
| Whitehall Township | $986 | 6.3% | $79,375 | $213,800 | $2,574 |
Villages and places inside a township in Muskegon County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitport | $1,076 | 11.4% | $84,306 | $218,300 | $2,947 |
| Lakewood Club | $1,372 | 10.1% | $71,518 | $157,300 | $1,731 |
| Ravenna | $815 | 17.3% | $77,857 | $204,300 | $2,534 |
Unincorporated communities in Muskegon County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lake | — | 5.7% | $84,950 | $250,600 | $2,901 |
| Wolf Lake | $1,310 | 6.2% | $51,637 | $131,400 | $1,450 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,600 | $29,300 | $46,850 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,450 | $53,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,650 | $60,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,150 | $72,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,500 | $77,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,850 | $83,000 |
| 8 people | $55,200 | $55,200 | $88,350 |
How the places in Muskegon County rank across Michigan
- Michigan places ranked by median rent
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Crime reported to police in Muskegon County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 603 | 340 | 3,703 | 2,089 | 177,280 | 10 of 10 |
| 2025 | 581 | 340 | 2,574 | 1,505 | 171,049 | 8 of 10 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Muskegon County recorded 581 violent and 2,574 property crimes, 340 and 1,505 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 96% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Muskegon County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon County Sheriff's Office | 58,030 | 64 | 221 |
| Muskegon Police Department | 37,306 | 208 | 759 |
| Norton Shores Police Department | 25,083 | 70 | 427 |
| Muskegon Township Police Department | 17,862 | 42 | 319 |
| Fruitport Township Police Department | 15,677 | 23 | 360 |
| Muskegon Heights Police Department | 9,782 | 165 | 349 |
| Roosevelt Park Police Department | 4,124 | 7 | 118 |
| North Muskegon Police Department | 4,088 | — | — |
| Whitehall Police Department | 3,185 | 2 | 21 |
| Montague Police Department | 2,427 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Muskegon County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49442 | 44,766 | $971 | $136,400 | $48,563 | 30.6% |
| 49441 | 36,779 | $1,158 | $213,500 | $67,427 | 24.2% |
| 49444 | 26,372 | $979 | $165,900 | $53,054 | 30.7% |
| 49445 | 21,289 | $1,154 | $232,200 | $84,877 | 10.2% |
| 49457 | 11,086 | $1,105 | $222,300 | $78,225 | 6.4% |
| 49461 | 9,707 | $960 | $265,300 | $83,363 | 11.3% |
| 49437 | 6,895 | $822 | $221,800 | $82,805 | 12.3% |
| 49415 | 6,330 | $1,109 | $246,300 | $81,908 | 5.9% |
| 49451 | 6,298 | $1,010 | $211,100 | $71,563 | 9.9% |
| 49425 | 3,520 | $823 | $178,800 | $62,841 | 16.1% |
| 49318 | 1,604 | $990 | $240,600 | $81,591 | 12.2% |
| 49440 | 1,492 | $915 | $176,400 | $46,808 | 74.6% |
| 49303 | 772 | $756 | $241,700 | $78,917 | 12.6% |
| 49443 | 72 | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Muskegon County
What is the crime rate in Muskegon County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Muskegon County recorded 340 violent and 1,505 property crimes per 100,000 residents (581 violent and 2,574 property crimes in all).
Which place in Muskegon County has the highest rent?
Sullivan Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,575 (±$281) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Muskegon County has the lowest rent?
Blue Lake Township (Muskegon County) has the lowest median gross rent, $693 (±$146) a month.
What is the median rent in Muskegon County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Muskegon County is $1,028 (±$36) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muskegon County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muskegon County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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