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Ionia, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ionia County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,950
Population
2,394/sq mi density
$60,729
Median Income
$22,729 per capita
$161,100
Home Value
$219,572 Zillow
$789
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
403
Violent Crime/100K
1,274 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,729 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,100 home value, $789/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
403 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$161,100
43% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$789/mo
32% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.4%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,896
Median year built: 1950
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$161,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$219,572
Median Sale Price
$182,500
Median List Price
$229,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.4%
Owner-Occupied
39.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$834/mo
1 Bedroom
$921/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,209/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,481/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,931/mo
Census median rent:
$789/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
7 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
33.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$164
Active Inventory
6
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1950
Average age of housing stock: 76 years
Homeownership Rate
60.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $161,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $219,572 |
| Median Sale Price | $182,500 |
| Median List Price | $229,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $164 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $789 |
| FMR Studio | $834 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $921 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,209 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,481 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,931 |
Market
| Days on Market | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 6 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $164 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,896 |
| Median Year Built | 1950 |
| Rent Burden | 32.0% |