Jackson, Michigan
Among the top 6% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 57% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 81% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 26% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 61% of US places
- top 4% for natural disaster risk
- top 5% for commute time
- bottom 1% for violent crime
Jackson is a mid-size city in Michigan with about 31,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include natural disaster risk, commute time, and monthly owner costs. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
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Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.4 in2.3 in
humid 89%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$42k15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 80% of US places
Home Value$88k17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$838better than 60% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$949better than 87% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.77%better than 15% of US places
Income Tax5.30%better than 42% of US places
State 4.30% + Local 1.00%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.00%better than 36% of US places
Unemployment10.9%better than 12% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.3 in39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall40.4 inbetter than 21% of US places
Sunny Days251 daysbetter than 68% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 66% of US places
Comfortable Days97 daysbetter than 82% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk18.3better than 96% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 18% of US places
School Quality86.4better than 79% of US places
Violent Crime4493/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Property Crime3560/100kbetter than 4% of US places
Community
Population31,42095th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.022nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4982nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9133rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1945th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)65.4%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)20.2%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.3%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.6%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 95% of US places
Walkability8.6/20better than 79% of US places
Airport Distance53 mibetter than 66% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.5%better than 62% of US places
Amenities Nearby35.01better than 31% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 77% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Jackson an affordable place to live?
- Jackson is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 80% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jackson?
- The median home value in Jackson is $88k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jackson?
- Median household income in Jackson is $42k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jackson?
- Median gross rent in Jackson is $838 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jackson safe?
- Jackson is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 4493/100k (better than 1%). Property crime is 3560/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jackson?
- Jackson averages 72°F in July and 24°F in January, with 38.3 in of annual precipitation and about 251 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jackson?
- Public-school quality in Jackson is above average, scoring better than 79% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Jackson?
- The average one-way commute in Jackson is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)