Muskegon, MI Rankings


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The city of Muskegon, MI is one of the best places to live in Michigan according to BestPlaces. The rankings are based on affordability, education, safety, job opportunities, and overall quality of life. Muskegon has an unemployment rate below the national average and a cost of living that is also lower than the national average. The city has two universities and several top-rated school districts. When it comes to safety, Muskegon has a crime rate that is significantly lower than both the state and national averages. Additionally, there are numerous job opportunities in many different industries such as healthcare, aerospace manufacturing, and information technology. Overall, Muskegon offers a high quality of life with its affordable housing market, low crime rates and great job opportunities.

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If you like 4 seasons, don't mind snow and cold, love beaches and lake life, like to live near an area that promotes festivals, this may just be for  More

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Over 15 years ago

I grew up in Muskegon and it was a great place to live. However, brain drain is a huge problem and the majority of my friends who went to college never came  More

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The beaches and scenery around Muskegon are beautiful (even during the 9 months a year they're covered in snow), so it's a shame the city has become what it is. Jobs  More

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