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Houses in Norton Shores, MI (Muskegon County) — Census median home value $214,000, county listing prices down about 2.4% over the past year. Market data for Norton Shores houses and the broader area.
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Norton Shores, MI is in Muskegon County, Michigan — this guide covers houses in Norton Shores and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 25,000, with a median household income of $73,390. Census data puts Norton Shores houses at a median value of $214,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Muskegon County's current median listing price runs $307,450, down about 2.4% over the past year.
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Market overview
Norton Shores housing market
Norton Shores is in Muskegon County, Michigan. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Norton Shores and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$214,000
Population (Census ACS)
25,000
Median household income
$73,390
County price trend (2025)
6.69% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Norton Shores market snapshot
Population
25,000
County
Muskegon County
Median Household Income
$73,390
Median Home Value (city)
$214,000
Median Listing Price (Muskegon County)
$307,450
Median Gross Rent
$1,286/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-2.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Norton Shores's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $214,000. Separately, Muskegon County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $307,450. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Muskegon County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.69% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Norton Shores has an estimated population of 25,000 and a median household income of $73,390, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Norton Shores's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Census & home facts
Norton Shores data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
25,000
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$214,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$73,390
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,286
County FHFA annual change (2025)
6.69%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$307,450
Census place type
city
County
Muskegon County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
23.24 sq mi
Census GEOID
2659140
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Norton Shores FAQ
What are houses worth in Norton Shores, MI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Norton Shores at $214,000. Muskegon County's current median listing price runs $307,450, down about 2.4% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Norton Shores, MI?
For owner-occupied houses in Norton Shores, Census ACS data shows a median value of $214,000. Active listing prices in Muskegon County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Norton Shores, MI?
Norton Shores houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Muskegon County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Norton Shores, MI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Norton Shores's population at approximately 25,000.
What's the median rent in Norton Shores, MI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Norton Shores at approximately $1,286 per month.
What is the median household income in Norton Shores, MI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Norton Shores at approximately $73,390.
Is the Norton Shores housing market growing?
Muskegon County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.69% annual change in 2025.
Is Norton Shores, MI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Norton Shores's median home value at about 2.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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