Is Muskegon, MI 49442 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Muskegon housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 34% of homes in Muskegon, MI 49442 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 22 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 149 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 41%, homes sold more slowly (17 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $194,816. Overall, Muskegon is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Muskegon County, homes here sell more slowly than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 58%. On our competition score, Muskegon ranks #244 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 67 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Montague 49437 (21% sold over asking) or Whitehall 49461 (22% sold over asking), while Bailey 49303 (100% sold over asking) and Casnovia 49318 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.