What are the schools like in Jenison, MI?

Jenison is served primarily by Jenison Public Schools. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Jenison?

The median household income in Jenison, MI is $80,043 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Jenison, MI?

Jenison has an average high temperature of 30.5°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 74.9 inches.

Jenison, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Jenison, MI affordable or expensive?

Jenison's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jenison is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $235,200 and the median rent is $1,229 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Jenison, MI?

Jenison has a violent crime rate of 260.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 860.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jenison, MI a Good Place to Live?

Jenison is a small city of 17,314 in Michigan, with a median household income of $80,043 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Jenison stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Jenison is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Jenison city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.2

Jenison's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jenison costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Jenison, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$235,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,229	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,043	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Jenison's violent crime rate is 260.1 per 100,000 residents — 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

260.1 /100k

Property Crime

860.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Jenison is served primarily by Jenison Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Jenison, MI	National Avg
School District	Jenison Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jenison sees average highs of 30.5°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 42.7 inches of annual precipitation and 74.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jenison, MI
Average High — January	30.5°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	42.7"
Annual Snowfall	74.9"

Demographics

Metric	Jenison, MI	National Avg
Population	17,314	—
Median Age	38.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	24.6%	22.2%
65 and over	23.0%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Jenison

Jenison, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49428

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jenison, MI affordable or expensive?

Jenison's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Jenison roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $235,200 and median rent is $1,229/month.

What is the crime rate in Jenison, MI?

Jenison's violent crime rate is 260.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 860.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jenison?

Public schools in Jenison are operated by Jenison Public Schools. The district has 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 29.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Jenison, MI a good place to live?

Jenison, MI has a population of 17,314, a median household income of $80,043, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Jenison?

Jenison averages 30.5°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.7 inches with about 74.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Jenison?

Jenison, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49428.

What is the population of Jenison?

The population of Jenison, Michigan is 17,314 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jenison?

Key numbers for living in Jenison: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $235,200, median household income $80,043, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jenison side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.