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Norton Shores

#2 in Best Places to Live in Muskegon County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI
  • 48 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C-
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B
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    Norton Shores is a suburb of Grand Rapids with a population of 24,234. Norton Shores is in Muskegon County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Norton Shores offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Norton Shores there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Norton Shores and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Norton Shores are highly rated.
    About Norton Shores...
    Population
    24,234

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $116,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $872
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      19%
    • Own
      81%
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    Norton Shores Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      85.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      44.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      16.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      313.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,441.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      73.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%

    Working in Norton Shores

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $53,797
    National
    $55,322
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    Norton Shores Reviews

    48 reviews
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    Lovely little community. Low house prices, close to wonderful lake Michigan beaches, and there are cute independent restaurants. Also, great beer selection!
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    Norton Shores is a small town near Lake Michigan and about 45 minutes from Grand Rapids. There are very nice restaurants, movie theaters, a mall and many shopping options. There is also a local hockey team and the venue sometimes has concerts. It is a great place to live.
    Norton Shores is a safe area to live in! Police are always there when in need and are not out to get you. You never see police around, though they are always around. Few crimes are committed here. I'd like to say barely any because they're never on the news. The only concern is living close to Muskegon Heights, where there is a lot of violence.