There are 20 independent living communities serving Muskegon, Michigan. This includes 13 communities in Muskegon and 7 nearby. The daily costs of independent living in Michigan range from $14 up to $144, with a mean expense running approximately $59. The per month expense averages roughly $1,760 and ranges between $412 and $4,317. Annually, the average cost is around $21,120, which is below the national average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Muskegon can range from about $457 per month up to $2,406 per month. The average cost is approximately $1,623 per month, or about $19,470 yearly.
Located within Muskegon County, Muskegon is a mid-size city in Michigan. It is included in the Muskegon-Norton Shores metropolitan statistical area. With 128,715 people living within the city limits and 133,609 in the encompassing statistical area, it is the 10th largest city in the state. Those who are over the age of 55 make up approximately 26% of the community.
Muskegon has an average SeniorScore™ of 68. The city's average household income is $37,000 ($19,000 per capita), vs the average of $46,000 for the whole of Michigan. The average housing price in Muskegon is $114,000, which is significantly lower than the Michigan average of $177,000. The city has a high unemployment rate of approximately 18.07%.
Muskegon has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The city receives low levels of rain annually. Muskegon has poor air quality ratings and a very high crime rate in relation to other cities in the United States.