Muskegon County

MI · Pop. 30,377 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Muskegon County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 30,377.

$/Acre: $1,600

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 169 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 26.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.04%

Combined Sales Tax6.04%

Cost of Living Index93.8

Median Household Income$40,018

Poverty Rate20.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,600

Median Home Price$236K

Acres for Sale3945

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season169 days

Annual Rainfall37.7 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,912 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)387 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K590

Property Crime /100K805

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyModerate