Signals
East Grand Rapids
Ionia
Opportunity
51 · Bottom 39%
vs29 · Bottom 6%
Climate
62 · Bottom 22%
vs62 · Bottom 22%
Physical resilience
94 · Top 6%
vs76 · Top 29%
Housing affordability
99 · Top 11%
vs100 · Top 8%
Access
99 · Top 14%
vs90 · Bottom 41%
Economic stability
85 · Top 2%
vs45 · Bottom 24%
Measured values
| Metric | East Grand Rapids | Ionia | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,445 | 12,753 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $166,610 | $63,978 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $79,053 | $24,127 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 3,909/sq mi | 2,357/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $521,300 | $164,800 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,862 | $852 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 93.9% | 59.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 4.2% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -7.4% | -7.5% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 79.9% | 10.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 3.6% | 12.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 83°F | 83°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 19°F | 19°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 39.4" | 39.4" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 6 mi | 24 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 19.4 min | 24.6 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 37.0 | 36.6 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
East Grand Rapids
No hazard reaches elevated exposure.
Ionia
Elevated or high exposure: strong wind, cold wave.
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