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Jackson, MI vs Ionia, MI

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Are people in Ionia older or younger than people in Jackson?
- The Median Age in Ionia is 2.7 years older than in Jackson.

Are housing costs cheaper in Ionia or Jackson?
- Ionia housing costs are 18.0% more expensive than Jackson housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Ionia or Jackson?
- The average commute for residents of Ionia is 8.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Jackson.

Things to do in Jackson?
Jackson MI sits southeast Lansing renowned mostly for its abundance of trails ideal for cycling or jogging around lakeside areas like Clark Lake Park plus several museums worth visiting when in town.

Things to do in Ionia?
Ionia, MI is an inviting city southwest of Grand Rapids providing numerous delightful attractions such as Ionia Free Fairgrounds displaying its distinctive environment or Saranac Trail perfect for outdoor activities; locals gather yearly at their spectacular Ionia County Fair highlighting culture through foods, music and art each August.

 Jackson, MIIonia, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,655329,725,481
 Median Income$38,298  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$155,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.19  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Jackson    33 Reviews

I lived in Jackson for a long time I lived on 1st and 3rd Street right over by Frank's party store before that b**** burnt down. My dad and I would sit out on the front  More

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Over 6 years ago

I spent 20 years of my life fighting for freedom only to buy a second home in Jackson, biggest mistake of my life, and have the rights I fought for take away by a  More

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Never never ever move to this town! I was born there, grew up around there, made the tragic mistake of moving back there once and will never ever set foot there again!  More

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Reviews for Ionia    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Ionia is booming! South of town towards I-96 many chain stores have popped up in the last 5 or 6 years.(Wal-mart, Lowes, Menards, several banks, .....etc). With this  More

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