Muskegon City School District
Surrounded by nature
Median $180K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 4.9/10
The Charles Hackley Middle School, which opened in fall 2024, was the first in Michigan to feature gender-neutral restrooms with individual enclosed toilet rooms around a central hand-washing station — a design detail that says something about how this district thinks about its buildings and its students. Muskegon City Schools serves just over 3,000 students across seven schools, and while enrollment has declined significantly since the early 2000s, the district backed its commitment with $104.78 million in voter-approved bonds, a substantial reinvestment in the physical plant. The new middle school is part of that effort, alongside improvements across the district. It's a place where you're about 20 minutes from the Lake Michigan beaches around Grand Haven, with downtown Grand Rapids roughly 48 minutes away — close enough to access bigger-city resources without the commute feeling like a daily grind. Within the district itself, there's genuine walkability: nine parks within a mile, grocery stores and restaurants literally steps from most locations, and over 450 dining options nearby. Per-student spending sits at $17,406 annually, and the district offers a college scholarship promise to any student who maintains a 3.5 GPA or higher — a concrete incentive that goes beyond the usual talk. Homes here run around $110K, which reflects the economic reality of West Michigan outside the wealthier suburbs.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Muskegon Lake within walking distance
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Lakeshore Trail: 10 min walk
- Heritage Landing: 11 min walk
$180K median
- 482 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Muskegon City School District
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,219/mo
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482 homes sold in Muskegon City School District this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Heritage Landing
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Muskegon Lake
0.0 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Valy Vietnamese Oriental Food, Gifts & Market
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House of China
+1 more
The Coffee Factory
+1 more
Tippsy Toad
+1 more
Heritage Landing
+1 more
Playground in Estes St & Laketon Ave Area
Ruddiman Lagoon
Beach at Mona Lake
Veterans Memorial Park Walkway
Lakeshore Trail
Waters Edge Fitness
Walgreens
Hackley Public Library
Jumpstart
Getty Drive-In
Based on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 10/10
School District: Lighthouse Academy
Crime in Muskegon City School District is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Muskegon County.
Muskegon County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Muskegon City School District home (around $179,550) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $32k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,194 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,194/mo | $31,846 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,375/mo | $36,665 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,435/mo | $38,276 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
46 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$218K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$118K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
21 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$225K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$88K
Median
Who actually lends in Muskegon City School District, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Solar potential
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,560 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Muskegon City School District are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(11)
Valy Vietnamese Oriental Food, Gifts & Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Fricano's
Restaurant
House of China
Restaurant
El Tepatio
Restaurant
El Tapatio
Restaurant
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Craig School
Saint Michaels
Catholic Central High School
School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Waters Edge Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Jumpstart
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
Hospital
Frequently asked about Muskegon City School District
- What do homes cost in Muskegon City School District?
- The median home value in Muskegon City School District is about $179,550. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Muskegon City School District housing market?
- there are 221 homes for sale in Muskegon City School District right now, and 482 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Muskegon City School District?
- Muskegon City School District is served by Lighthouse Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Muskegon High School (7/10).
- Is Muskegon City School District walkable?
- Muskegon City School District scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.