Ionia, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Ionia County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,950 Population 2,394/sq mi density
$60,729 Median Income $22,729 per capita
$161,100 Home Value $230,772 Zillow
$789 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
185 Violent Crime/100K 555 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$60,729 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,100 home value, $789/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ionia, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,729
19% below
$22,729 per capita
Home Value
$161,100
43% below
Zillow: $230,772
Median Rent
$789/mo
32% below
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
185/100K
51% below
555/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Ionia Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ionia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
57%
Rent
68%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ionia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ionia residents earn a median household income of $60,729 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,729. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,090 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ionia is $161,100 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,772. Median rent is $789/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Safety & Crime

Ionia reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 555/100K.

Education

11.8% of adults in Ionia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ionia has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,950
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density2,394/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,729
Per Capita$22,729
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$2,329M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,100
Rent$789
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$230,772
Housing Units3,896
Rent Burden32.0%

Crime

F
Violent185/100K
Property555/100K

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death6,910/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
Elevation634 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Ionia was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.