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Best Places to Live in Jackson County, Michigan

Ranked #6 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #19 America's Migraine Hot Spots
Ranked #245 2005 Best Places to Live

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Population:159,318
Pop. Change:1%
State: Michigan
Metro Area:Jackson
County:Jackson County
City:Jackson, Blackman township, ... 30 more
Zip Code:49201, 49261, ... 19 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Jackson County

As of 2011, Jackson County's population is 159,318 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 0.56 percent.

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The median home cost in Jackson County is $129,300. Home appreciation the last year has been -9.57 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Jackson County's cost of living is 10.70% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Jackson County public schools spend $5,060 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 18.8 students per teacher in Jackson County.

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The unemployment rate in Jackson County is 10.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Jackson County jobs have Decreased by 1.46 percent.

Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Jackson County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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