How much do homeowners pay a month in Muskegon, MI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Muskegon, MI pay a median of $1,064 (±$59) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $443 (±$24).
52.0% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Muskegon, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $896 in 2015–2019 to $1,064 in 2020–2024 (+18.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,064 (±$59)
- Without a mortgage
- $443 (±$24)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 52.0%
Monthly owner costs in Muskegon
| Muskegon | Muskegon County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,064 (±$59) | $1,334 (±$27) | $1,569 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $443 (±$24) | $520 (±$16) | $602 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 52.0% (±4.5 points) | 56.6% (±1.3 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,468 (±$78) | $2,348 (±$52) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Muskegon, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Muskegon County ($1,334).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($1,569).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Muskegon County, Muskegon ranks 23 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1382 of 1,516.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Muskegon have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $896 (±$38) | $1,064 (±$59) | +18.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,318 (±$47) | $1,468 (±$78) | +11.4% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $73,000 (±$3,705) | $142,300 (±$8,572) | +94.9% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Muskegon
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | — | $1,064 (±$59) | — |
| Muskegon Heights | 1.9 mi | $1,080 (±$45) | Not measurably different |
| North Muskegon | 1.9 mi | $1,732 (±$153) | Higher |
| Roosevelt Park | 2.1 mi | $1,319 (±$74) | Higher |
| Muskegon Charter Township | 3.8 mi | $1,242 (±$85) | Higher |
| Norton Shores | 4.1 mi | $1,436 (±$76) | Higher |
| Laketon Township | 4.3 mi | $1,496 (±$96) | Higher |
| Wolf Lake | 7.4 mi | $1,249 (±$155) | Higher |
| Fruitport Charter Township | 8.0 mi | $1,397 (±$83) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Muskegon, MI ($1,732), Roosevelt Park, MI ($1,319), Muskegon Charter Township, MI ($1,242).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Muskegon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Roosevelt Park | $1,319 (±$74) |
| 18 | Muskegon Charter Township | $1,242 (±$85) |
| 19 | Egelston Township | $1,239 (±$118) |
| 20 | Montague Township | $1,235 (±$141) |
| 21 | Whitehall | $1,170 (±$113) |
| 22 | Muskegon Heights | $1,080 (±$45) |
| 23 | Muskegon | $1,064 (±$59) |
Showing 7 of 23 places in Muskegon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Muskegon
What is the average mortgage payment in Muskegon?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Muskegon, MI is $1,064 (±$59) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Muskegon?
Owners without a mortgage in Muskegon pay a median of $443 (±$24) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Muskegon gone up?
In Muskegon, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $896 in 2015–2019 to $1,064 in 2020–2024 (+18.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muskegon city, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muskegon city, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Muskegon city, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Muskegon city, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Muskegon city, Michigan
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Muskegon city, Michigan (place:56320, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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