Markets/Michigan/Muskegon

Muskegon, MI Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Muskegon, Michigan. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$237,339

+3.7% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.0%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Warm
2.2mo supply ยท Score +2/7

Migration: Top 15% nationally

Income Migration

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In-migrants avg $51,216 AGI vs out-migrants $49,794

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Opportunity Zone Market

7 ZIP codes in Muskegon are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Muskegon Market Summary

Muskegon, MI shows steady growth at 3.7% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.74x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+316 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.04% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score89/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.7x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$63,495

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Muskegon, MI's primary climate exposure is wind storms (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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