Living in Jenison, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jenison · Census data 2020–2024
Jenison has 17,582 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $89,593 (23% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $281,600, the median rent is $2,306/month.
Jenison at a glance
- Population
- 17,582
- Median age
- 37.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $89,593State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $281,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $2,306/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Jenison a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Jenison
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jenison the median home value is $281,600, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,306 per month, which is 45.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,433 a month in housing costs.
Jenison median household income
The median household income in Jenison is $89,593 and the income per person is $36,822. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Jenison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,734
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.66
Jenison demographics
- Population
- 17,582
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 6,547
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jenison ›
Education in Jenison
35.1% of adults 25 and older in Jenison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jenison
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Jenison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenison | 17,582 | $89,593 | $281,600 | $2,306 |
| Hudsonville | 7,769 | $91,280 | $285,700 | $1,264 |
| Grandville | 16,356 | $78,442 | $271,300 | $1,143 |
| Wyoming | 77,353 | $73,677 | $225,200 | $1,196 |
| Walker | 25,386 | $76,360 | $295,200 | $1,202 |
| Allendale | 26,679 | $70,150 | $307,900 | $1,111 |
| Byron Center | 7,403 | $122,553 | $384,400 | $1,517 |
| Cutlerville | 18,780 | $67,327 | $222,600 | $1,254 |
| Lamont | 1,177 | $150,438 | $460,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Jenison, MI?
The median household income in Jenison is $89,593, 23% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Jenison?
The median home value in Jenison is $281,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Jenison?
The median gross rent in Jenison is $2,306 per month, about 45.7% of household income.
Is Jenison, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Jenison?
The median age in Jenison is 37.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Jenison?
The average commute to work in Jenison is 20 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jenison?
The unemployment rate in Jenison is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jenison?
35.1% of adults in Jenison have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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