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Muskegon Heights

Pop. 9,841·88th most expensive in Michigan·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,125/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+11.6%
vs US Median
-$840
Rising (Monthly)
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Muskegon Heights · $1,125
More affordable than 94% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
38% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,125/mo, rent takes about 38% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$45,000/yr
Local median income
$35,239/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Muskegon Heights's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$724
2 BR
$918
3 BR
$944
4 BR+
$1,221
Research median
$918/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,500/yr
At $1,125/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +11.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Muskegon Heights, MI is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,841
Median income
$35,239
Median age
32.7
Renters
55.1%
Age distribution
30.1%
23%
23.5%
13.5%
Under 1830.1%
18–3423%
35–5423.5%
55–649.9%
65+13.5%
Gender
44.3%
55.7%
Male44.3%
Female55.7%
Race & ethnicity
18.9%
71.8%
White18.9%
Black71.8%
Hispanic4.6%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
50.4%
30.3%
No HS diploma10.8%
HS diploma50.4%
Some college30.3%
Bachelor's+8.6%
Housing tenure
44.9%
55.1%
Owner44.9%
Renter55.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Muskegon Heights, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$34,281 → $35,239
up 2.8%
Population
10,058 → 9,841
down 2.2%
Renter share
47.7% → 55.1%
+7.4 pts
Bachelor's+
8.9% → 8.6%
-0.3 pts
Median age
30.7 → 32.7
+2.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $34,281 in 2021 to $35,239 more recently. Census counts show Muskegon Heights, MI losing about 217 residents over the five-year window, down 2.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 47.7% to 55.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Muskegon Heights rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Muskegon Heights. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Muskegon Heights, MI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Muskegon Heights is $1,125/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $918/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $724/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $944/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($35,239/yr), Muskegon Heights ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Muskegon Heights an affordable city for renters?

Muskegon Heights is considered moderate for renters. At $1,125/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($35,239/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Muskegon Heights slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Muskegon Heights?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,125/mo in Muskegon Heights. The local median household income is $35,239/yr, meaning the typical Muskegon Heights household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Muskegon Heights?

Rent in Muskegon Heights has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Muskegon Heights rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Muskegon Heights is one of the more affordable cities in Michigan for rent, ranking #88 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,125/mo.

What percentage of Muskegon Heights residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.1% of Muskegon Heights households are renters, while 44.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Muskegon Heights has a strong rental market.

How does Muskegon Heights rent compare to the national average?

Muskegon Heights's median rent of $1,125/mo is $840 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #88 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,125/mo, rent takes ~38% of Muskegon Heights's median household income ($35,239/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Muskegon Heights 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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