Jackson
- Town in Michigan
Town
Jackson
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- Town in Michigan
- Rating 3.23 out of 5 86 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C+
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade C+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade A minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade C+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$68,400
National
$217,500Median Rent
$739
National
$1,062Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Jackson Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault824.5national 282.7
- Murder12.3national 6.1
- Rape156.9national 40.7
- Robbery113.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary633.8national 500.1
- Theft3,153.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft347.7national 284
Residents
Working in Jackson
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$35,464
National
$62,843Similar Places
Jackson Reviews
Rating 3.23 out of 5 86 reviews
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There's aren't many good jobs in Jackson. Many areas that were once nice are higher crime now. The schools aren't spectacular. Downtown has been revitalized with murals and there's more nightlife or at least there was pre-pandemic. The roads are pretty bad and have been for years yet somehow the city builds several new million dollar traffic circles for aesthetic reasons. The shopping experience is largely big box stores and dollar stores. There are a couple nice county parks here and there are some good lakes and state parks within an hour's drive. If you golf, there's quite a few courses nearby. The cost of living is pretty low. The suburbs south and west of town are typically ok. I wouldn't want to raise a family anywhere within the city limits. Here again, areas a few miles south or west of town are fine. People are typically nice. Jackson is politically purple. The County is Republican. The city trends Democratic.
The City of Jackson has grown tremendously! I know feel comfortable walking downtown because of the different business there are. I lived in Jackson for most of my life, my family decided to move because the crimes rates were high. The only thing I remember from living in town was great memories and happy times.
There are a lot of friendly people and neighborhoods. Several small neighborhoods throughout the city. There are many good restaurants to choose from. However, the shopping options and malls are lacking. If you want to go to a large mall you will have to drive about forty-five minutes. Downtown Jackson has improved in recent years. A local art event takes place during the fall where featured artists paint murals on the sides of the building. Newer restaurants have moved downtown in recent years. If you like to walk, run, or cycle, the Falling Water trail is an excellent place to do so where you do not have to worry about traffic. Cascades is also a great place to go in the summer where you can enjoy the light show of the Cascades Falls. Winters can be rough which affects the roads.