Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Ionia is a small city in Michigan with a population of 12,950. Residents earn $60,729 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ionia receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Ionia has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Ionia is $60,729, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Ionia is $161,100, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $789 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Ionia is below the national average at 297 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,609 per 100,000, near the national average.
11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Ionia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches, including 54.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,729 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,729 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $935 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,052 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,090 |
| County GDP | $2,329M |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Healthcare | 111 |
| Retail | 136 |
| Manufacturing | 65 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,340 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.69% |
| Commute Time | 22.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $161,100 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $219,572 |
| Median List Price | $229,900 |
| Median List Price | $229,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $164 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.4% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $789 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $834 |
| 1 Bedroom | $921 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,209 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,481 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,931 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,340 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.69% |
| Obesity | 43.2% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,910/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Total Violent | 297.4/100K |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 131.2/100K |
| Robbery | 8.8/100K |
| Assault | 157.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,609.4/100K |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 201.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,347.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 61.2/100K |
| Arson | 8.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.9 inches |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 54.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 634 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,394/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9768°N, 85.0746°W |
| County FIPS | 26067 |
Winner: Republican by 31.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.8% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.31 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,394/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Retail Stores | 136 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 22.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |