Midwest

Muskegon

Muskegon County, MI

Population

38,286

Walk Score

86 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$855

Median home value

$99,600

Founded

1837

Muskegon is a city in and the county seat of Muskegon County, Michigan, United States. Situated around a harbor of Lake Michigan, Muskegon is known for fishing, sailing regattas, and boating. It is the most populous city along Lake Michigan's eastern shore. At the 2020 census, the city's population was 38,318. The city is administratively autonomous from adjacent Muskegon Township, and several locations in Muskegon Township and other surrounding townships have Muskegon addresses.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Clay-Western Historic District
  • Muskegon Historic District · listed 1972

Notable landmarks

  • Amazon Hosiery Mill · listed 1982
  • Central Fire Station · listed 1999
  • Hackley, Charles H., House · listed 1970
  • Hovey, Horatio N., House · listed 1983
  • Hume House · listed 1972
  • Lake Shore Drive Bridge
  • Muskegon South Breakwater Light · listed 2006
  • Muskegon South Pierhead Light · listed 2006
  • Muskegon YMCA Building · listed 1982
  • U.S.S. SILVERSIDES · listed 1972
  • Union Depot · listed 2000

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