Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Muskegon, MI is cheaper. The median home price in Muskegon, MI is approximately $151,300 and in Troy, MI it is approximately $284,200 — a difference of $132,900.

Question 2

Is Muskegon, MI or Troy, MI safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Is Muskegon, MI or Troy, MI more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Troy, MI is more walkable. Muskegon, MI has a Walk Score of 39/100 and Troy, MI has a Walk Score of 41/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Troy, MI has higher-rated schools. Muskegon, MI has a school rating of 6.7/10 and Troy, MI has a rating of 6.8/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Muskegon, MI	Troy, MI
Housing
Verdict	Hard pass	Think twice
Median Price	$151K ✓ Lower price	$284K
Median Rent	$686 ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$31K	$86K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	High	Moderate ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	39/100	41/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	17/100 ✓ Better transit	10/100
Bike Score	60/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	50 min	26 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F	D+ ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.7/10	6.8/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	lake_loversbudget_buyersfamilies_with_kids	FamiliesCommuters to DetroitRetirees seeking quiet

Muskegon, MI vs Troy, MI

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