Ionia
Ionia, MI
Area Guide
The famous fair is only the beginning
Ionia is a small city located about halfway between Lansing and Grand Rapids on the banks of the Grand River. With its brick-paved Main Street and abundant historic architecture, the community exudes timeless small-town atmosphere that extends from Downtown into the surrounding neighborhoods. The city’s biggest claim to fame is the Ionia Free Fair, an annual carnival at the riverside Fairground that attracts thousands of revelers from across the region every summer. The Fairground also hosts a multitude of public events year-round, including food truck showcases, craft beer festivals, and more. The surrounding area is packed with great opportunities for outdoor recreation, including the popular Jump Island and the Ionia State Recreation Area at Sessions Lake.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Ionia, MI is $846 for one bedroom, $881 for two bedrooms, and $699 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ionia has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Transportation
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
321 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
172 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
315 Students
Public
Grades K-5
264 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
121 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
664 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
83 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
121 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
805 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
83 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
121 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
35 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ionia Recreation Area
Airports
- Gerald R Ford International
- Capital Region International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.