Best Places to Live in Ionia Metro Area, Michigan

Ionia, Michigan is a small city located in Ionia County, Michigan. It’s part of the metropolitan area that includes the cities of Belding and Lowell. Ionia’s population of about 11,000 people is mostly suburban with an agricultural feel due to its proximity to farmland and orchards. The city boasts many outdoor activities for its residents including fishing, hiking and camping at nearby parks such as Ionia State Recreation Area. Shopping options include both local businesses and national chains while dining ranges from casual American to classic Mexican cuisine. Residents also have easy access to nearby cities like Grand Rapids and Lansing which are both less than an hour away by car. With great schools and plenty of recreational opportunities, Ionia makes for a great place to live and explore the natural beauty of southwest Michigan.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Ionia Metro Area is 4.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Ionia Metro Area jobs have increased by 1.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Ionia Metro Area's cost of living is 15.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Ionia Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the Ionia metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Ionia metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 64.1% to 33.8%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Ionia Metro Area's population is 64,553 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 0.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 27.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Ionia Metro Area is Real Estate: $178,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.4%.

SCHOOLS

Ionia Metro Area public schools spend $13,908 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 19 students per teacher in Ionia Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Ionia

It's a good time to buy in Ionia. Home Appreciation is up 12.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Ionia is $178,600.

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