Jonesville is a small town of 2,304 in Michigan, with a median household income of $51,574
and a 5.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jonesville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Jonesville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jonesville 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: 92.3
Jonesville's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jonesville costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jonesville, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$137,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$761
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,574
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Jonesville's violent crime rate is 138.4 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
138.4 /100k
Property Crime
2630.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jonesville is served primarily by Jonesville Community Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jonesville, MI
National Avg
School District
Jonesville Community Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jonesville sees average highs of 30.6°F in January
and 82.5°F in July,
with 39.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 44.1 inches of snow per year.
Jonesville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jonesville roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $137,500 and median rent is $761/month.
Jonesville's violent crime rate is 138.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2630.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jonesville are operated by Jonesville Community Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 14.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jonesville, MI has a population of 2,304, a median household income of $51,574, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Jonesville averages 30.6°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.5 inches
with about 44.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jonesville, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49250.
The population of Jonesville, Michigan is 2,304 with a median age of 31.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jonesville: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $137,500, median household income $51,574, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jonesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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