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Norton Shores, MI

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Population
25,088
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
612 ft
Median Home Value
$234,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,341/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$76,579
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MichiganPopulation rankingHighest population places in MichiganNearest larger communityMuskegon, Michigan4.1 miles away · 37,224 residents.

About Norton Shores

Norton Shores is a Muskegon County city on Michigan's west side, bordered by Lake Michigan and Ottawa County. Its local history includes Robinson's Mill and township changes in the 1800s, but modern Norton Shores is mostly defined by lakeshore access, residential neighborhoods, shopping corridors, and proximity to Muskegon. The city has a practical, spread-out feel, with dunes, parks, and beaches nearby. Norton Shores works as a Lake Michigan community without the full resort-town polish of smaller beach villages.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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