Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metro area's all-transactions index changed +2.4% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +4.6% for Michigan and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 257th of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +2.4%
- 5-year change
- +59.6%
- Since Q1 1995
- +288%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 257th
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI vs Michigan and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI: 388.3
- Michigan: 328.0
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | MI | U.S. | Gap vs MI | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +2.4% | +4.6% | +3.0% | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
| 3 years | +16.7% | +18.0% | +12.9% | −1.2 pts | +3.9 pts |
| 5 years | +59.6% | +45.6% | +41.3% | +14.0 pts | +18.3 pts |
| 10 years | +142% | +104% | +93.3% | +38.9 pts | +49.0 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +288% | +228% | +292% | +60.3 pts | −3.3 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 494 · Muskegon, MI area | MI | +4.4% | +54.5% | +288% | 30% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI area
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI area's index peaked in Q3 2005, fell 24.5% to its low in Q2 2011, and regained its peak in Q2 2017, about 11.8 years after the top. Today it sits +128% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q3 2005 | Q2 2011 | -24.5% | Q2 2017 (11.8 yrs) | +128% |
| MI | Q3 2005 | Q2 2011 | -29.4% | Q2 2018 (12.8 yrs) | +83.3% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI area's index has changed +75.4% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | MI after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -1.4% | +0.7% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +6.3% | +7.4% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +28.6% | +17.4% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +74.3% | +46.3% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +75.4% | +48.1% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +288% | $1,164,258 |
| Q2 2000 | +179% | $837,532 |
| Q2 2005 | +129% | $687,343 |
| Q2 2010 | +181% | $843,720 |
| Q2 2015 | +157% | $772,492 |
| Q2 2020 | +82.2% | $546,642 |
| Q2 2021 | +59.6% | $478,669 |
| Q2 2023 | +16.7% | $350,212 |
| Q2 2025 | +2.4% | $307,289 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metro area shows changes of +2.4% over one year, +59.6% over five years, and +142% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +288% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved −0.6 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +18.3 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.