Is Muskegon, MI 49444 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Muskegon housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 31% of homes in Muskegon, MI 49444 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 20 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 96 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 39%, homes sold more slowly (17 days then) and the median sale price rose 50% to $241,896. Overall, Muskegon is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Muskegon County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Muskegon ranks #269 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 64 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.