Living in Jackson, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackson · Census data 2020–2024
Jackson has 31,058 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $44,558 (39% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $103,200, the median rent is $898/month.
Jackson at a glance
- Population
- 31,058
- Median age
- 35.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $44,558State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $103,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $898/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 54.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Jackson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Jackson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jackson the median home value is $103,200, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $898 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,083 a month in housing costs.
Jackson median household income
The median household income in Jackson is $44,558 and the income per person is $25,996. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Jackson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,839
- Owner-occupied
- 54.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.3%
- Vacant
- 10.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.29
Jackson demographics
- Population
- 31,058
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 13,281
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackson ›
Education in Jackson
16.1% of adults 25 and older in Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jackson
- Unemployment rate
- 9.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Jackson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 31,058 | $44,558 | $103,200 | $898 |
| Vandercook Lake | 4,375 | $59,262 | $136,600 | $1,141 |
| Michigan Center | 4,999 | $63,704 | $167,100 | $1,328 |
| Parma | 624 | $71,250 | $158,500 | $1,065 |
| Spring Arbor | 2,275 | $63,631 | $225,000 | $910 |
| Napoleon | 745 | $54,076 | $153,900 | — |
| Grass Lake | 1,186 | $80,938 | $205,100 | $961 |
| Brooklyn | 1,180 | $56,324 | $200,000 | $1,021 |
| Hanover | 375 | $62,656 | $145,800 | $978 |
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What is the median household income in Jackson, MI?
The median household income in Jackson is $44,558, 39% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Jackson?
The median home value in Jackson is $103,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Jackson?
The median gross rent in Jackson is $898 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is Jackson, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
What is the median age in Jackson?
The median age in Jackson is 35.3 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Jackson?
The average commute to work in Jackson is 17 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackson?
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jackson?
16.1% of adults in Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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