NAICS 51

Information in Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Metro Market Score 38.8 (Moderate), ranked #106 of 294 metros. 39 establishments, 264 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 38.8
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

At #106 of 294 metros, Muskegon-Norton Shores's information sector scores 38.8 on the market index. Concentration (7.5), wage levels (56.8), and growth (42.9) all track close to the median. Local factors like lease costs and client access will matter more than macro signals.

Industry Concentration
7.5
LQ: 0.22
Rank #22 of 294 metros
Wage Competitiveness
56.8
$80,929 avg wage
Growth Trend
↓ 42.9
Employment growth index
Rank #169 of 294 metros
Wage Pressure
27.9
YoY wage change index

39 Information Firms in Muskegon-Norton Shores

39
Establishments
-9.3% YoY
264
Total Employment
-3.3% YoY
$80,929
Average Annual Wage
+11.8% YoY
0.22
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Muskegon-Norton Shores vs Michigan Statewide

How this metro's information market compares to Michigan overall. The state ranks #32/51 for entry risk.

Measure Muskegon-Norton Shores MI Statewide
Overall Score 38.8 Moderate 47.2 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #106 of 294 metros #32 of 51 states

Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.

Other Industries in Muskegon-Norton Shores

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 7.8 Finance and Insurance 19.4 Administrative and Support Services 30.7 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 31.8 Other Services 32.0 Healthcare and Social Assistance 32.5 Construction 42.0 Retail Trade 47.1 Accommodation and Food Services 70.2

Information in Other Michigan Metros

Battle Creek 9.4 #1/294 Monroe 15.5 #9/294 Niles 20.3 #22/294 Midland 22.9 #31/294 Jackson 26.9 #44/294 Flint 31.9 #72/294 Bay City 36.2 #91/294 Traverse City 36.9 #95/294 Kalamazoo-Portage 43.7 #143/294 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood 48.9 #184/294

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About Metro Market Score: A weighted composite of industry concentration (25%), wage competitiveness (25%), wage pressure (20%), and employment growth trend (30%). Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. For Muskegon-Norton Shores's information sector, the employment growth component (57.1) has the strongest pull on the composite. Metro scores use QCEW data only (no BDS survival data at metro level). Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.