What kinds of homes are in Muskegon Heights, MI?

Name: Types of homes in Muskegon Heights, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Muskegon Heights, MI has 4,630 (±288) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 1,454 homes per square mile of land.

76.7% are detached single-family houses.

6.6% are in buildings of two to four units.

15.2% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 4,630 (±288)
Detached houses: 76.7%
2–4 unit buildings: 6.6%
5+ unit buildings: 15.2%

Homes in Muskegon Heights by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	Muskegon Heights	Muskegon County	Michigan	United States
Single-family, detached	76.7% (±4.6 points)	77.9%	72.0%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	0.5% (±0.7 points)	2.2%	4.8%	6.2%
2 units	2.8% (±1.6 points)	1.9%	2.2%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	3.8% (±1.8 points)	1.9%	2.6%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	8.4% (±3.6 points)	2.1%	4.1%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	2.4% (±1.9 points)	2.5%	3.5%	4.3%
20 or more units	4.4% (±1.8 points)	4.6%	5.6%	10.3%
Mobile home	1.0% (±0.8 points)	6.8%	5.0%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±0.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%

In Muskegon Heights, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Muskegon County (9.2%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (13.2%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Muskegon Heights

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Muskegon Heights
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
Muskegon Heights	—	15.2% (±4.5 points)	—
Roosevelt Park	1.7 mi	24.1% (±7.0 points)	Higher
Muskegon	1.9 mi	18.8% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
Norton Shores	2.3 mi	10.5% (±2.5 points)	Not measurably different
North Muskegon	3.8 mi	11.0% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different
Muskegon Charter Township	4.6 mi	10.4% (±3.3 points)	Not measurably different
Laketon Township	6.1 mi	0.3% (±1.4 points)	Lower
Fruitport Charter Township	6.3 mi	2.5% (±1.7 points)	Lower
Fruitport	6.8 mi	2.9% (±8.7 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Laketon Township, MI (0.3%), Fruitport Charter Township, MI (2.5%), Fruitport, MI (2.9%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Roosevelt Park, MI (24.1%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Muskegon County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	Roosevelt Park	24.1% (±7.0 points)
2	Muskegon	18.8% (±2.7 points)
3	Muskegon Heights	15.2% (±4.5 points)
4	Montague	15.1% (±6.1 points)
5	North Muskegon	11.0% (±4.5 points)
6	Norton Shores	10.5% (±2.5 points)
7	Muskegon Charter Township	10.4% (±3.3 points)
8	Whitehall	7.5% (±3.8 points)
9	Ravenna Township	5.3% (±2.9 points)

Showing 9 of 23 places in Muskegon County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Muskegon Heights

How many homes are in Muskegon Heights?

Muskegon Heights, MI has an estimated 4,630 (±288) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in Muskegon Heights houses or apartments?

76.7% are detached houses and 0.5% attached houses, while 21.8% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Muskegon Heights?

6.6% of homes in Muskegon Heights are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muskegon Heights city, Michigan

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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