Life In Muskegon County, Michigan
Located on the western shores of Lake Michigan, Muskegon offers year-round activities. With 46 attractions, 31 beaches and parks, 13 museums, and 24 indoor recreational facilities, there’s always something to do, no matter the temperature. Walk 26 miles of sandy beach bordering Lake Michigan or hike more than 60 miles of trails. Take the plunge on Shivering Timbers, a 125-foot-tall wooden roller coaster at Michigan’s Adventure Amusement and Water Park. Race down the 850-foot...
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Population
178,000
Internet Speed Rating
1200 Mbps
Closest Airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport • 55 mi
Weather (High/Low)
80 / 19
Median Home Value (3BR, 2BA)
$148,577
Muskegon County: FUN FACT
During the timber boom in the late 1880s, Muskegon once had more millionaires than any other U.S. city. Bordering both Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake, the word “Muskegon” is a variation of an Ottawa Indian Tribe word meaning “marshy river.”
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