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Ionia, MI

Ionia, MI.

Population: 21,613 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ionia, MI is $233,499 — up 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $148,500 after a median 65 days on market. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, icestorm, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$233,499

Median home value

+5.5%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$233,499
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+13.4%
5-year appreciation
+27.0%
10-year appreciation
+115.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$233,499
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$148,500
Median list price
$175,000
Median price per sqft
$72
1-year sale-price change
-25.8%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
27
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
13

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$823/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,029/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,891/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
16
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
7
School districts serving the area
Michigan Department of Corrections, Berlin Township S/D #3, Easton Township S/D #6
Schools include
Handlon Correctional Facility, Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility, Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility, Michigan Reformatory, Coon School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, iceStorm, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Ionia City Landfill (0.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
40.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,349
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,438

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Ionia County Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SPARROW IONIA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+10 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
55.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,870
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
61.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,224
Average weekly wage
$862
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
94

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

IoniaState medianUS median
Median home value$233,499$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$148,500$265,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,870$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Ionia, MI?
$233,499.
What is the median sale price in Ionia, MI?
$148,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Ionia, MI?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Ionia, MI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,261/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ionia, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, iceStorm, tornado.
Is Ionia, MI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Ionia, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ionia, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ionia, MI?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Ionia City Landfill, 0.9 mi.
How many schools serve Ionia, MI?
16 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ionia, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Ionia, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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