Housing by town in Ionia County, Michigan
Ionia County, Michigan has 26 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $884 (±$64) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $768 in 2015–2019 (+15.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
Portland Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,506) and Belding the lowest ($668).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $884 (±$64)
- Households that rent
- 22.7%
- Median household income
- $75,611
- Places
- 26
Cities, towns and townships in Ionia County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belding | $668 | 28.2% | $60,373 | $163,800 | $1,990 |
| Berlin Township (Ionia County) | $1,212 | 18.8% | $74,250 | $237,600 | $2,094 |
| Boston Township | $698 | 18.8% | $83,977 | $235,400 | $2,654 |
| Campbell Township | — | 10.2% | $85,128 | $244,800 | $2,582 |
| Danby Township | $891 | 8.2% | $92,768 | $288,800 | $2,576 |
| Easton Township | $829 | 12.5% | $76,418 | $192,000 | $2,092 |
| Ionia | $852 | 40.4% | $63,978 | $164,800 | $1,898 |
| Ionia Township | $1,289 | 24.8% | $60,189 | $158,600 | $1,576 |
| Keene Township | $1,292 | 6.4% | $96,250 | $303,200 | $3,105 |
| Lyons Township | $971 | 18.7% | $75,294 | $171,400 | $1,926 |
| North Plains Township | $794 | 11.3% | $60,724 | $184,000 | $1,627 |
| Odessa Township | $978 | 18.5% | $78,281 | $197,200 | $2,517 |
| Orange Township (Ionia County) | $1,133 | 12.5% | $91,667 | $240,200 | $2,034 |
| Orleans Township | $821 | 25.2% | $62,978 | $175,700 | $1,915 |
| Otisco Township | $1,091 | 12.9% | $62,168 | $244,500 | $2,400 |
| Portland | $972 | 28.7% | $65,845 | $166,200 | $2,478 |
| Portland Township | $1,506 | 21.2% | $101,890 | $258,400 | $2,652 |
| Ronald Township | — | 17.8% | $63,098 | $172,000 | $1,500 |
| Sebewa Township | $1,190 | 8.5% | $95,500 | $213,400 | $2,639 |
Villages and places inside a township in Ionia County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | $480 | 28.9% | $75,625 | $173,000 | $2,583 |
| Hubbardston | $840 | 4.8% | $83,750 | $128,400 | $1,170 |
| Lake Odessa | $770 | 22.6% | $62,813 | $148,600 | $2,349 |
| Lyons | $1,063 | 22.7% | $68,603 | $121,500 | $1,934 |
| Muir | $538 | 47.2% | $46,771 | $143,100 | $1,888 |
| Pewamo | $960 | 11.7% | $72,500 | $189,400 | $1,897 |
| Saranac | $538 | 41.2% | $66,944 | $202,800 | $2,294 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,250 | $32,100 | $51,350 |
| 2 people | $22,000 | $36,650 | $58,650 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,250 | $66,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,800 | $73,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,500 | $79,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,150 | $85,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,800 | $90,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,500 | $96,800 |
How the places in Ionia County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Ionia County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 86 | 133 | 327 | 505 | 64,740 | 4 of 5 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Ionia County recorded 86 violent and 327 property crimes, 133 and 505 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 97% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Ionia County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ionia County Sheriff's Office | 43,068 | 41 | 209 |
| Ionia Police Department | 11,900 | 22 | 66 |
| Belding Police Department | 5,981 | 21 | 37 |
| Portland Police Department | 3,791 | 2 | 15 |
| Lake Odessa Police Department | 2,070 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Ionia County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48846 | 21,613 | $885 | $172,700 | $66,742 | 31.9% |
| 48875 | 11,400 | $1,055 | $227,500 | $94,216 | 21.1% |
| 48809 | 11,038 | $888 | $210,400 | $71,071 | 22.9% |
| 48849 | 5,723 | $768 | $223,600 | $80,313 | 13.0% |
| 48881 | 5,499 | $720 | $226,800 | $78,607 | 23.7% |
| 48851 | 2,462 | $1,073 | $158,000 | $65,726 | 8.8% |
| 48815 | 2,364 | $1,271 | $244,200 | $85,962 | 11.5% |
| 48865 | 1,884 | $790 | $141,900 | $70,039 | 26.1% |
| 48860 | 1,339 | $779 | $180,300 | $50,600 | 27.6% |
| 48873 | 1,250 | $931 | $195,300 | $86,250 | 9.3% |
| 48845 | 1,218 | $800 | $172,500 | $86,042 | 5.8% |
| 48870 | 194 | — | $93,500 | $34,290 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Ionia County
What is the crime rate in Ionia County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Ionia County recorded 133 violent and 505 property crimes per 100,000 residents (86 violent and 327 property crimes in all).
Which place in Ionia County has the highest rent?
Portland Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,506 (±$498) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Ionia County has the lowest rent?
Belding has the lowest median gross rent, $668 (±$62) a month.
What is the median rent in Ionia County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Ionia County is $884 (±$64) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ionia County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ionia County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Ionia County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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