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Ionia, MI
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Ionia, MI
At a Glance
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)
Is Ionia a Good Place to Live?
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 3.0% (17% below 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 $219,572. 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 403 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,274/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.