Population
West Memphis
24,147
Muskegon
37,203
Median Income
West Memphis
$41,860
Muskegon
$46,342
Home Value
West Memphis
$119,100
Muskegon
$121,800
Rent
West Memphis
$847
Muskegon
$927
Crime Rate
West Memphis
19.27
Muskegon
2.56
Cost of Living
West Memphis
75.3
Muskegon
83.6
Avg Temp
West Memphis
N/A
Muskegon
N/A
Unemployment
West Memphis
13.5%
Muskegon
9.3%
How Similar Are West Memphis & Muskegon?
Muskegon is West Memphis's #19 most similar city
5 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
West Memphis
24,147
Muskegon
37,203
Muskegon has a 35% larger population than West Memphis.
Violent Crime
West Memphis
19.27
Muskegon
2.56
West Memphis's violent crime is significantly higher than Muskegon's — 87% difference.
Property Crime
West Memphis
46.58
Muskegon
8.39
West Memphis's property crime is significantly higher than Muskegon's — 82% difference.
Political Leaning
West Memphis
47.9%
Muskegon
50.2%
West Memphis leans Democratic while Muskegon leans Republican.
Unemployment
West Memphis
13.5%
Muskegon
9.3%
West Memphis has a 31% higher unemployment than Muskegon.
Median Income
West Memphis
$41,860
Muskegon
$46,342
Both cities have similar median income — just a 10% difference.
Home Values
West Memphis
$119,100
Muskegon
$121,800
Both cities have similar home values — just a 2% difference.
Education
West Memphis
9.5%
Muskegon
10.4%
Both cities have similar education — just a 9% difference.
Demographics
West Memphis
29.8%
Muskegon
55.2%
Muskegon has a 46% higher demographics than West Memphis.
Cost of Living
West Memphis
75.3
Muskegon
83.6
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 10% difference.
5 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. West Memphis and Muskegon share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Muskegon leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — West Memphis leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDMuskegon has a fair market rent (1br) of $942 vs $1,154 in West Memphis (23% lower). West Memphis scores 64.0 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 82.1 in Muskegon. West Memphis scores 76.6 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 86.3 in Muskegon.
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Housing Market
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWest Memphis has a median property tax of $696 vs $1,475 in Muskegon (53% lower). Muskegon has a owner-occupied of 54.2% compared to 45.5% in West Memphis. West Memphis has a median rent of $847 vs $927 in Muskegon (9% lower).
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Jobs & Economy — Muskegon leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMuskegon has a unemployment rate of 9.3% compared to 13.5% in West Memphis. Muskegon has a poverty rate of 20.2% compared to 26.9% in West Memphis. Muskegon: 15,730 vs West Memphis: 10,545 for labor force.
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Crime & Safety — Muskegon leads
Source: FBI UCRMuskegon has a murder rate (per 1k) of 0.05 compared to 0.72 in West Memphis. Muskegon has a robbery rate (per 1k) of 0.22 compared to 2.03 in West Memphis. Muskegon has a violent crime rate (per 1k) of 2.56 compared to 19.27 in West Memphis.
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauMuskegon has a bachelor's degree or higher of 10.4% compared to 9.5% in West Memphis. West Memphis has a high school diploma or higher of 36.1% compared to 35.6% in Muskegon.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMuskegon has a population of 37,203, about 1.5x the size of West Memphis (24,147). West Memphis skews younger with a median age of 34.6 vs 36.0.
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West Memphis
Muskegon
Healthcare — Muskegon leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareMuskegon: 5 vs West Memphis: 4 for with emergency services. Muskegon: 3.0 vs West Memphis: 2.5 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Muskegon leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMuskegon has a bicycle of 0.3% compared to 0.1% in West Memphis. Muskegon has a public transit of 0.3% compared to 0.1% in West Memphis. West Memphis has a work from home of 5.9% compared to 5.0% in Muskegon.
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