Primary sources for Muskegon, MI
- Census Bureau profile of Muskegon, MI, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Muskegon, MI, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Muskegon, MI, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Muskegon, MI
Electricity rates in Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon, MI ranks 2 of 35 Michigan cities for the fewest people working from home (5.0% of workers). Muskegon, Michigan has 37,203 residents in 13,721 households; 9.8% heat with electricity.
Households in Muskegon, MI can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Muskegon on the map
Muskegon County, with Muskegon marked
Who supplies Muskegon
Muskegon County lists 2 utilities for Muskegon, MI, a city of 37,203: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Muskegon County page.
Who lives in Muskegon: income, cars, homes
Muskegon, MI homes: 7,455 have 3+ bedrooms, 3,026 none or one, median 5.1 rooms. Of 13,862 workers in Muskegon, MI, 687 work from home, 11,128 drive alone, 41 ride transit and 351 walk. In Muskegon, MI, 2,031 households own no vehicle and 5,421 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Muskegon, MI, 5,608 of 13,721 households earn under $35,000, 4,194 $35,000-$75,000, 3,237 $75,000-$150,000 and 682 $150,000 or more. In Muskegon, MI, 2,984 of 5,758 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 5,262 households moved in since 2018 and 2,156 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. 6,565 residents of Muskegon, MI live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.0.
Household income in Muskegon, MI
| Muskegon, MI | Value | Rank in Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Muskegon, MI, households under $35,000 | 40.9% | 7 of 35 |
| Muskegon, MI, households $150,000 or more | 5.0% | 31 of 35 |
| Muskegon, MI, residents below poverty | 20.2% | 13 of 35 |
| Muskegon, MI, median age | 36.0 | 21 of 35 |
| Muskegon, MI, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 46.5% | 34 of 35 |
| Muskegon, MI, households without a vehicle | 14.8% | 6 of 35 |
| Muskegon, MI, households with 2+ vehicles | 39.5% | 33 of 35 |
| Muskegon, MI, workers at home | 5.0% | 34 of 35 |
| Muskegon, MI, cost-burdened renters | 51.8% | 13 of 35 |
| Muskegon, MI, moved in since 2018 | 38.3% | 10 of 35 |
| Muskegon, MI, moved in before 2000 | 15.7% | 30 of 35 |
Facts about Muskegon
- Residents of Muskegon, MI, ACS 2023
- 37,20331 of 35 Michigan cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Muskegon, MI
- $46,34229 of 35 of those cities
- Households in Muskegon, MI
- 13,7212.71 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Muskegon, MI
- 54.2%7,436 owners and 6,285 renter households
- Housing units in Muskegon, MI
- 16,0232,302 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Muskegon, MI
- 9.8%1,340 of 13,721 homes
- Land area of Muskegon, MI
- 14.1 sq mi2,630.5 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Muskegon, MI
- 3.1%at 618 kWh a month over the $46,342 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Muskegon, MI
- 27NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 72.6 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Muskegon, MI
- 194913,309 of 16,023 homes (83.1%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Muskegon, MI
- $121,800$927 gross rent a month, 9.13% of value a year
Housing and heating in Muskegon
Muskegon, MI: 13,309 of 16,023 homes were built before 1980 and 1,157 in 2000 or later. Muskegon, MI has 10,369 detached houses, 3,023 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 164 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Muskegon, MI
% of homes by decade built, Muskegon, MI
- 34pre-40
- 1740s
- 1450s
- 860s
- 1070s
- 480s
- 690s
- 500s
- 210s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Muskegon, MI
| Muskegon, MI | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon, MI, median year built | 1949 | 1968 | -19 years | 31 of 35 |
| Muskegon, MI, built before 1980 | 83.1% | 65.0% | +18.1 points | 13 of 35 |
| Muskegon, MI, built 2000 or later | 7.2% | 14.6% | -7.3 points | 19 of 35 |
| Muskegon, MI, detached houses | 64.7% | 77.4% | -12.7 points | 23 of 35 |
| Muskegon, MI, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 18.9% | 9.2% | +9.7 points | 17 of 35 |
| Muskegon, MI, mobile homes | 1.0% | 6.9% | -5.9 points | 18 of 35 |
| Muskegon, MI, renter households | 45.8% | 21.7% | +24.1 points | 9 of 35 |
| Muskegon, MI, median home value | $121,800 | $180,900 | -$59,100 | 27 of 35 |
| Muskegon, MI, median gross rent a month | $927 | $960 | -$33 | 31 of 35 |
| Muskegon, MI, people per household | 2.37 | 2.53 | -0.16 | 19 of 35 |
Cost of living with electricity in Muskegon
Muskegon, MI: 13,721 households at $1,120 a year per home for electricity (Muskegon County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $15.4 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,084 a year per household.
| Group in Muskegon, MI | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Muskegon, MI median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon, MI, all households | 13,721 | $1,120 | $15.4 million | 2.42% |
| Muskegon, MI, homeowners | 7,436 | $1,200 | $8.9 million | 2.59% |
| Muskegon, MI, renters | 6,285 | $849 | $5.3 million | 1.83% |
Outage risk around Muskegon
Muskegon, MI, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 27 wind and 0 tornado, 72.6 per 100,000 residents of 37,203. Top gust near Muskegon, MI: 76 knots, 87 mph. Damage near Muskegon, MI: $1.3M.
Reports within 15 miles of Muskegon, MI
wind and tornado reports, Muskegon, MI
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| Muskegon, MI | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon, MI, 2015 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Muskegon, MI, 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Muskegon, MI, 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Muskegon, MI, 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Muskegon, MI, 2019 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Muskegon, MI, 2020 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Muskegon, MI, 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Muskegon, MI, 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Muskegon, MI, 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Muskegon, MI, 2024 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Muskegon, MI, 2025 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Analyst note on Muskegon
Household income in Muskegon, MI is $46,342; 7,436 of its 13,721 households own. Muskegon, MI counts 37,203 residents in 13,721 households, on 14.1 square miles. 1,340 of the 13,721 occupied homes in Muskegon, MI heat with electricity.
Muskegon, MI has 16,023 housing units, 2,302 of them vacant or seasonal. Muskegon, MI ranks 4 of 35 Michigan cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1949). Muskegon, MI ranks 5 of 35 Michigan cities for the lowest median rent ($927 a month).
Muskegon, MI ranks 6 of 35 Michigan cities for households without a vehicle (14.8%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Muskegon
Compare Muskegon with nearby cities
| City near Muskegon, MI | Distance from Muskegon | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon, MI (this page) | 0 mi | 37,203 | $46,342 | 1949 | $121,800 | 27 | 5.0% |
| Holland, MI | 32.7 mi south | 34,266 (-2,937) | $72,905 (+$26,563) | 1965 (+16 yr) | $235,800 (+$114,000) | 33 (+6) | 8.8% (+3.8 pts) |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 35.5 mi southeast | 197,768 (+160,565) | $65,526 (+$19,184) | 1953 (+4 yr) | $225,500 (+$103,700) | 63 (+36) | 12.3% (+7.3 pts) |
| Wyoming, MI | 36.2 mi southeast | 76,865 (+39,662) | $72,163 (+$25,821) | 1969 (+20 yr) | $203,900 (+$82,100) | 67 (+40) | 8.8% (+3.8 pts) |
| Kentwood, MI | 41.0 mi southeast | 54,114 (+16,911) | $73,647 (+$27,305) | 1983 (+34 yr) | $249,000 (+$127,200) | 72 (+45) | 10.9% (+6.0 pts) |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 74.0 mi southeast | 73,132 (+35,929) | $48,965 (+$2,623) | 1959 (+10 yr) | $164,500 (+$42,700) | 59 (+32) | 8.9% (+3.9 pts) |
ZIP codes in Muskegon
| ZIP area touching Muskegon, MI | Share of the ZIP's land inside Muskegon | Share of Muskegon's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 49442 (Muskegon, MI) | 14.7% | 42.6% |
| 49441 (Muskegon, MI) | 25.3% | 38.9% |
| 49444 (Muskegon, MI) | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| 49445 (Muskegon, MI) | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| 49440 (Muskegon, MI) | 100.0% | 4.3% |
| 49443 (Muskegon, MI) | 100.0% | 0.4% |
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Questions on Muskegon
Muskegon: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Muskegon, MI: Michigan households pick a supplier and plan, and Muskegon County lists 2 utilities.
Muskegon: how does it rank among Michigan cities?
Muskegon, MI: rank 31 of 35 by its 37,203 residents, rank 29 of 35 by $46,342 median income.
Muskegon: how many homes heat with electricity?
Muskegon, MI: 1,340 of 13,721 occupied homes, 9.8%; Muskegon County 7.8%.
Muskegon: how much income goes to electricity?
At 618 kWh a month, 3.1% of the $46,342 median income in Muskegon, MI.
Muskegon: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Michigan yes; municipal and co-op areas around Muskegon, MI may be closed.
Muskegon: damaging storms reported nearby?
27 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Muskegon, MI, 2015 to 2025, 72.6 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Muskegon?
Muskegon, MI: median home built 1949; 13,309 of 16,023 homes (83.1%) predate 1980, 10,369 are detached and 3,023 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How big are the homes in Muskegon, MI?
7,455 of 16,023 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.1 rooms.
How many people in Muskegon, MI work from home?
687 of 13,862 workers.
How many Muskegon, MI households have no car?
2,031 households; 5,421 have two or more.