Ionia, Michigan · ZIP 48846

Ionia — ZIP 48846

Ionia (48846) scores 79/100 — Good for Michigan. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $233K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share36%

Property crime share64%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100

Avg math proficiency29%

Avg reading proficiency45%

Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100

Typical home value$233K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$233K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

458

Violent Crime

132

Property Crime

326

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Ionia County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
RB Boyce Elementary School	PK–05	254	32%	37%
Ionia Middle School	06–08	629	31%	42%
Ionia High School	09–12	774	27%	47%
AA Rather School	PK–05	308	27%	47%
Jefferson School	PK–05	272	27%	32%
Emerson School	PK–05	166	27%	32%
Coon School	KG–06	15	Not reported	75%
North LeValley Elem School	KG–05	10	Not reported	Not reported
Haynor School	KG–06	10	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

21,940

Median Income

$67K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

39.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48846 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 48846 has a school score of 61/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 48846 is approximately $233K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 48846 in Ionia has an overall NeighborScore of 79/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.