Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
The Coffee Factory
Coffee Shop
Drip Drop Drink
Coffee Shop
Aldea Coffee
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (11) A+
Hilt Building
Theatre Arts
Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
USS LST-393
Attraction
USS LST 393 Veterans Museum
Museum
Muskegon Art Museum
Museum
Sherman Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
SS Milwaukee Clipper
Attraction
Getty Drive-In
Cinema
United States Coast Guard Cutter McLane
Museum
Silversides Museum
Museum
USS Drum
Attraction
USS Silversides
Museum
Food and Drink (30) C+
Tippsy Toad
Bar
Hamburger Mikey
Fast Food
Pigeon Hill
Bar
Topshelf
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
18th Ammendment
Bar
Rootdown Yoga Juice Greens
Fast Food
Hennesse's Irish Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Hank's Tavern
Bar
Lighthouse Liquors
Alcohol
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Fast Food
G&L
Fast Food
Nauty's Spirits
Bar
Skeetown Tavern
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Lakeshore Tavern
Bar
Marine Tap Room
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Seaway Liquor
Alcohol
Zaloma's Pizza Co
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Ghezzi's Market
Alcohol
Pizza & Sub Shop
Fast Food
Fitness (3) C-
Greater Muskegon Woman's Club
Community Centre
Rootdown Yoga Juice Greens
Gym
Roosevelt Park Community Center
Community Centre
Waters Edge Fitness
Gym
Folkert Community Hub
Community Centre
Tanglewood Park
Community Centre
Groceries (5) C-
Valy Vietnamese Oriental Food, Gifts & Market
Grocery Store
The Only Cannoli
Bakery
Morat's Bakery
Bakery
The Cheese Lady
Cheese
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Brooklyn Bagels
Bakery
Meijer
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Great Lakes Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Great Lakes Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Hodgepodge Bakehousee
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (43) A+
St. Joseph Park
Park
The Monet Garden of Muskegon
Park
Hackley Park
Park
Heritage Landing
Park
Downtown Volleyball Courts
Park
Alcoa Celebration Square
Park
McLaughlin Park
Park
McLaughlin Playground
Playground
Marsh Field
Park
Campbell Playground
Park
Green Acres Park
Park
McCrea Park
Park
Smith Playground
Park
Aamodt Park
Park
McGraft Park
Park
North Muskegon Waterfront Sports Park
Park
Sheldon Playground
Park
Lambert Part
Park
Bear Lake Beach Park
Park
Wells Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Reese Playfield
Park
Johnny O. Harris Memorial Park
Park
Davies Park
Park
Roosevelt Community Center Park
Park
Shops (25) C+
City Hub Cyclery
Bicycle
Shell
Convenience Store
Muskegon Mercantile
Gift Shop
Wayne's Deli
Convenience Store
Style Trend Kitchen and Baths
Home Improvement
Uncle Vern's Pro Hardware
Home Improvement
Admiral
Convenience Store
The Front Porch
Furniture
Her & His Uniforms
Clothing
Wesco
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Admiral Petroleum
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
S Mart
Convenience Store
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Tracphone Wireless
Electronics
Foxi Nails
Beauty
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
The Creative Edge
Hairdresser
Stop N Shop
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Sanborn's Jewelers
Fashion
Wesco
Convenience Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Marathon
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Muskegon.
Public Transit Stops (17)
Stops & Stations A+
Herman Ivory Terminal
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Muskegon is 81/100 - which is 9% lower than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Muskegon crime rates are 3,528 per 100k, which is 77% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
2,677 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
851 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Muskegon is $35,323 - which is 30% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$35,323 F
Unemployment Rate
5.3% F
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health A-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Mercy Health Hackley Campus
Hospital
Muskegon Fire Station #1
Fire Station
MedExpress
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
The Arc Muskegon
Clinic
Terry Dental
Dentist
Mercy Heath Pharmacy Glenside
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Hometown Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mercy Health Urgent Care
Clinic
Mercy Health Mercy Campus
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Michigan State Police
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dental Dreams
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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housing A+

Muskegon home prices are $77,200 - which is 40% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$77,200 F
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D-

The Muskegon graduation rate is 71% - which is 18% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
71% D-
Elementary Schools (38) F
Nelson Elementary School
You Turn Program
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Muskegon Catholic Central
Moon Elementary School
Muskegon Community Education Center
Three Oaks Public School Academy
Muskegon Christian School
Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Oakview Elementary School
Wesley School
Lakeshore Learning Center
North East Education Center
North Muskegon Middle School
North Muskegon Elementary School
Marquette Elementary School
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Lakeside Elementary
Campbell Elementary School
Mona Shores Middle School
Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Pennsylvania Elementary School
Cardinal Elementary
Timberland Academy
High Schools (21) B-
Muskegon High School
Muskegon Covenant Academy
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Muskegon Catholic Central
Muskegon Community Education Center
Muskegon Heights Academy
Wesley School
Lakeshore Learning Center
North East Education Center
North Muskegon High School
Muskegon Area Career Tech Center
Mona Shores High School
Orchard View High School
Orchard View Community Education
Brooks Correctional Facility
West Shoreline Correctional Facility
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ratings A+

Muskegon has an overall rating of 83% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes C+
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Muskegon, MI is a Town Full of Beauty 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) The best thing about living in Muskegon, MI is the beach. Hoffmaster State Park is beautiful especially during the sunset. It's not as crowded as most beaches because Muskegon is a small town. It's a perfect place to fish, swim, hike, walk in the sand and other water activities. ...Read More

Living in Muskegon has its perks especially since it is a very safe town and lots to do. We have a museum, historic sites, and a small amusement/ water park (Michigan's Adventure). If you like shopping, we have a few malls here. I prefer the Lakes Mall because there are more stores, plenty of parking, closer to my house and more food court options.

The schools are great as well including two elementary schools, one middle and high school. Depending on where you live, your kids will either walk to school or take the bus. There are tons of sports, extracurricular activities that keep the kids busy. I enjoy watching the high school football games during football season. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Muskegon? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      St. Joseph Park
      The Monet Garden of Muskegon
      Hackley Park
      Heritage Landing
      Downtown Volleyball Courts
      Alcoa Celebration Square
      McLaughlin Park
      McLaughlin Playground

      Entertainment

      Hilt Building
      Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts
      USS LST-393
      USS LST 393 Veterans Museum
      Muskegon Art Museum
      Sherman Bowling Center
      SS Milwaukee Clipper
      Getty Drive-In

      Food & Drink

      Tippsy Toad
      Hamburger Mikey
      Pigeon Hill
      Topshelf
      Subway
      18th Ammendment
      Rootdown Yoga Juice Greens
      Hennesse's Irish Pub

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Muskegon? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Muskegon.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Muskegon? The cost of living in Muskegon is 81/100 - which is 9% lower than Michigan.
      Muskegon
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Muskegon? Muskegon crime rates are 3,528, which are 77% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      3,528 per 100k people

      52% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      52% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Muskegon? The median income in Muskegon is $35,323 which is 30% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $35,32336% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,74541% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      14% higher than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Muskegon a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mercy Health Hackley Campus
      Mercy Health Mercy Campus

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Muskegon home prices? Muskegon home prices are $77,200 - which is 40% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $77,20058% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $74122% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      22% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Muskegon have good schools? The Muskegon graduation rate is 71% - which is 18% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      71%

      15% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      27% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      23% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Muskegon a good place to live? Muskegon has an overall rating of 83% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      68%

      10 total surveys

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