Question 1

Is Livonia, MI or Muskegon, MI cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Muskegon, MI is cheaper. The median home price in Livonia, MI is approximately $215,700 and in Muskegon, MI it is approximately $151,300 — a difference of $64,400.

Question 2

Is Livonia, MI or Muskegon, MI safer?

Accepted Answer

Livonia, MI scores higher on safety. Livonia, MI has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Muskegon, MI has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is Livonia, MI or Muskegon, MI more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Muskegon, MI is more walkable. Livonia, MI has a Walk Score of 9/100 and Muskegon, MI has a Walk Score of 39/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Livonia, MI or Muskegon, MI?

Accepted Answer

Livonia, MI has higher-rated schools. Livonia, MI has a school rating of 7.1/10 and Muskegon, MI has a rating of 6.7/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Livonia, MI or Muskegon, MI?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Livonia, MI	Muskegon, MI
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Hard pass
Median Price	$216K	$151K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$686 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$91K ✓ Higher income	$31K
Price Volatility	Moderate ✓ More stable	High
Getting Around
Walk Score	9/100	39/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	2/100	17/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	2/100	60/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	29 min ✓ Shorter commute	50 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.1/10 ✓ Better schools	6.7/10
Best for	Families who need good schoolsCommuters to DetroitRetirees looking for affordable housing	lake_loversbudget_buyersfamilies_with_kids

Livonia, MI vs Muskegon, MI

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