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Montague, MI
City in Muskegon County, Michigan.
Population
2,531
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
963
ZIP codes
0
Montague and its ZIP codes
Montague at a glance
- Montague is about 5.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,750 a year, 8% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,200 (13% below Michigan) and median rent is $810 a month.
Local data for Montague, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Montague, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,750
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$202,200
Median rent
$810/mo
Homeownership
78.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (613), Dutch Americans (550), Swedish Americans (194).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Muskegon County. PPP loans are for Montague.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,781
62,026 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,283
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $7,398 per person
How people get to work
Montague, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Montague, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
324
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 19°F
35.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Montague, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Montague
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhitehallCity | 1.3 mi | 3.2 |
| Lakewood ClubVillage | 6 mi | 1.9 |
| RothburyVillage | 7.7 mi | 2.5 |
| Twin LakeCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2.9 |
| New EraVillage | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| North MuskegonCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| MuskegonCity | 14 mi | 14.1 |
| ShelbyVillage | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Roosevelt ParkCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| Muskegon HeightsCity | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| Wolf LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| Norton ShoresCity | 18 mi | 23.2 |
| MearsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| HesperiaVillage | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| HartCity | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| FremontCity | 21 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Montague, MI in?
- Montague is in Muskegon County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Montague, MI?
- About 2,531 people live in Montague, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Montague?
- Nearby places include Whitehall (1.3 mi), Lakewood Club (6 mi), Rothbury (7.7 mi), Twin Lake (9.6 mi), New Era (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023