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Life in Norton Shores is nothing to write home about.
3
rating
By
Anonymous (
May 10, 2018)
Norton Shores, Michigan is located just south of Muskegon and is about a 40-minute drive away to Grand Rapids, which has a bustling economy and extensive, diverse shopping and dining options. However, the same can't exactly be said for Norton Shores. If you must, you can consider ...Read More
it a suburb of Muskegon. The one good thing Norton Shores has going for it is that it has a mall (The Lakes Mall) and is on Lake Michigan, so going to the beach in the summer is easy to do if that's your thing.
The housing market in Norton Shores leaves something to be desired. While it's definitely much safer and just as affordable, it is close to Muskegon which is still "getting started" according to the city's marketing campaign. Muskegon was once a bustling economy as well until factories started being outsourced. Now the city is in sharp decline and crime is rampant throughout. Norton Shores, while safer than Muskegon, doesn't have much going on. It is alright for raising a family and the public schools are decent, but other than the mall they have and being close to the beach, there's virtually nothing to do.
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Compare Norton Shores, MI Livability
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Amenities
Are there many local amenities in
Norton Shores?
Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.
Parks
Unknown Name
Ross Park
Hidden Cove Park
Garst Playground
Mona Lake Park
Smitty Vanderplow Field
Pine Park
Unknown Name
Entertainment
Cinema Carousel
Getty Drive-In
Sherman Bowling Center
Gillette Visitor Center
Food & Drink
McDonald's
Popeyes
Burger King
Chick-fil-A
Arby's
McDonald's
Jimmy John's
Burger King
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Commute
Is public transit available in Norton Shores?
Of all people who commute,
0.2% take public transportation in
Norton Shores.