Andrew Robinson House, 2015
Muir’s story
167 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1859Muir is settled
MuirMI
A town of 651, settled in 1859.
Photo: Gpwitteveen · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
651
2025 Census estimate · +1.4% since 2020
Typical home
$242K
+7.2% in a year
Household income
$47K
median
Median age
40.8
years
Jobs based here
58
A commuter town
Is Muir a good place to live?
No town among the 702 in Michigan we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Muir. Muir has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
651 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Muir: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Muir, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMuir water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Muir’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLyons Township ClerkLyons Township; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code4886048860 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Muir.
Work & commute
Most of Muir’s workers commute out: the town has 0.3 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Muir for work: only 1% work in town. At $47,000, Muir’s median household income is against $77,000 in Michigan’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. 14% of Muir residents live below the poverty line.
1%work in town
| Muir | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Muir1%
Ionia14%
Grand Rapids6%
Lansing5%
Ionia Township4%
26 mi
median commute distance
58
jobs based in Muir
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Climate
In Muir, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Muir has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 16° and about 54 inches of snow falls in a winter.
54″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–33°
Spring35–57°
Summer58–81°
Fall40–60°
Oct 12
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Muir is
Muir beats the Michigan average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 27% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Muir, where Michigan’s towns sit at 27% and U.S. towns at 23%. 19% of adults report frequent mental distress in Muir.
| Muir | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 27% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Muir | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.2% | 8.7% |
Sparrow Ionia Hospital
8.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Muir stands out in Michigan and nationally, with the median rent lower than most
Muir’s median rent is $538 a month. Typical home values rose 7.2% in the year to September 2026.
$242KZillow home value
| Muir | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 53% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $538 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Muir$242K
Michigan$264K
+7.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Muir
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 55% of U.S. communities.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0.1%conserved
0.1%
conserved · 1 of 484 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Maple River Public Access | — | 2 |
| 2. Railroad Park | — | 1 |
| 3. Douglas Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Muir
17pages on Muir
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Muir; the nearest are
Montcalm Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Sidney19.5 mi$4,662 in-state tuitionMichigan State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · East Lansing29.6 mi$16,458 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Muir residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Muir for work
Where Muir’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
58jobs based in Muir
1%of working residents work in town
26 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
About Muir
Village in Michigan, United States
Muir is a village in Lyons Township, Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Muir had a population of 646.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 656 ft
- ZIP code
- 48860
Questions about Muir
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Muir, MI a good place to live?
Muir has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.