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Ionia, MI


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Ionia, Michigan

Introduction to Ionia, Michigan

Ionia, Michigan, in Ionia county, is 30 miles E of Grand Rapids, Michigan and 112 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. As of the year 2000 census, 10,569 people lived in Ionia.

Ionia History

The area where the city of Ionia stands now was first settled in the year 1831 by settlers from New Yor. When the population in the area grew, the people desired incorporation and it was incorporated as a village in 1865. In 1873 Ionia was organized into a city.

Ionia and nearby Attractions

  • Hale Park
  • Harper Park
  • Jackson Street Tennis Courts
  • McCann Park
  • Robinson Park
  • Shattuck Park

Things To Do In Ionia

There are many lovely parks in the city. The recreation department of organizes a variety of programs for kids, youths and adults. The city is also dotted with many good restaurants and bars.

Ionia Transportation

Gerald R. Ford International Airport is close to the city.

Ionia Higher Education

Some of the colleges situated nearby are Calvin College, Aquinas College and Grand Rapids Community College.

High Points

Ionia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyIonia Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyIonia Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 15%Ionia Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Ionia, MI

Comparing Ionia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity910
Senior Citizens11
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes79
People Living Alone75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Housing Recently Built12
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