Ionia is located in the heart of Ionia County and is the county seat. Its central location between Grand Rapids and Lansing makes it an ideal location for commuters who travel in either direction.

Ionia is the largest of the cities in the county and has a diverse economy, including auto parts manufacturing, metal fabrication and hosting the Ionia County Free Fair each July/August at the local fairgrounds on the Grand River.

Ionia offers plenty of small businesses featuring quaint specialty shops. The downtown area is particularly noted for the preservation of its Victorian style, turn-of-the-century architecture making this a great place for shopping or window browsing. Ionia Chamber of Commerce