At a Glance
Median Income
$86,063
$36,463 per capita
Home Value
$257,600
Zillow: $367,586
Median Rent
$1,962/mo
42.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
12.1% smoking rate
How Jenison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jenison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jenison a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jenison residents earn a median household income of $86,063 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,463. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,064 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jenison is $257,600 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $367,586. Median rent is $1,962/month, with 42.3% 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 1973.
Education
32.6% of adults in Jenison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jenison 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 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population17,334
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density2,958/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,063
Per Capita$36,463
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$2,346M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$257,600
Rent$1,962
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$367,586
Housing Units6,836
Rent Burden42.3%
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,873/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation658 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Jenison was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.