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Jackson, MI vs Farmington Hills, MI

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Are people in Farmington Hills older or younger than people in Jackson?
- The Median Age in Farmington Hills is 7.4 years older than in Jackson.

Are housing costs cheaper in Farmington Hills or Jackson?
- Farmington Hills housing costs are 119.8% more expensive than Jackson housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Farmington Hills or Jackson?
- The average commute for residents of Farmington Hills is 5.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Jackson.

Things to do in Jackson?
Jackson MI sits southeast Lansing renowned mostly for its abundance of trails ideal for cycling or jogging around lakeside areas like Clark Lake Park plus several museums worth visiting when in town.

Things to do in Farmington Hills?
Farmington Hills, Michigan offers a wide range of activities from visiting the Heritage Park or Observatory Hills Golf Course to shopping at Twelve Oaks Mall.

 Jackson, MIFarmington Hills, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,749329,725,481
 Median Income$38,298  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$155,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.19  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Jackson    33 Reviews

I lived in Jackson for a long time I lived on 1st and 3rd Street right over by Frank's party store before that b**** burnt down. My dad and I would sit out on the front  More

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Over 6 years ago

I spent 20 years of my life fighting for freedom only to buy a second home in Jackson, biggest mistake of my life, and have the rights I fought for take away by a  More

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Never never ever move to this town! I was born there, grew up around there, made the tragic mistake of moving back there once and will never ever set foot there again!  More

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Reviews for Farmington Hills    11 Reviews

Grew up in Commerce. Loved it! It was very quiet and peaceful and safe. Quiet and peaceful is not the case anymore but fortunately it's still a safe place to live. Why  More

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My wife and I have lived in Farmington Hills for the past 7 years. We moved here from Ohio and are originally from Texas. This area and especially our neighborhood is  More

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Over 17 years ago

The taxes here are so high, as soon as I retire, I'll have to sell and move to a different community to lower my tax liability. The city/county services do not  More

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