Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
16%
Over 65
13%
Ionia
Ionia, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$865
Population
11,601
Renter Mix
37% Rent
The famous fair is only the beginning
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Commuter
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Affordable
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Historic
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Nature
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Camping
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Lake
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,396
Average: $64,125
Education
1,012
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,347
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ionia has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
7%
Other Education
93%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Ionia, MI is $865 for one bedroom, $903 for two bedrooms, and $712 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ionia has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$865/month
674 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ionia, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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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
115 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
121 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
805 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
115 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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Methodology
† 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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.