At a Glance
Median Income
$122,885
$37,490 per capita
Home Value
$209,700
Zillow: $324,509
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
13.3% smoking rate
How Ida Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ida's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ida a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ida residents earn a median household income of $122,885 , which is 64% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,490. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,514 business establishments, including 276 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ida is $209,700 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,509. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
19.5% of adults in Ida hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ida has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population661
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density268/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans14.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$122,885
Per Capita$37,490
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$8,136M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,164
Housing
A+
Home Value$209,700
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$324,509
Housing Units272
Rent Burden30.3%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation635 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Ida was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.