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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Madison Heights, MI vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Madison Heights?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 6.3 years younger than in Madison Heights.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Madison Heights?
- Jackson housing costs are 19.8% less expensive than Madison Heights housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Madison Heights?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 5.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Madison Heights.

Things to do in Madison Heights?
Madison Heights, MI is located in Oakland County and is known for its diverse residential areas full of single family homes as well as larger apartment complexes. Its many parks make Madison Heights perfect for families looking for plenty of outdoor activities or professionals who need easy access Downtown Detroit or nearby suburbs like Royal Oak Township and Ferndale.

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.

 Madison Heights, MIJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$58,537  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$193,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.27  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Madison Heights    1 Reviews
andrew · Madison Heights, MI
Madison Heights...shop till you drop.
Over 18 years ago

I've lived here for 6 years; moved here from Port Huron (a small town in the thumb) after living briefly in Boston. Upside: Good tax base: lots and lots of retail  More

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Reviews for Jackson    33 Reviews
Seth · Ypsilanti, MI
STAY OUT THE JAK!!!!!!!!!!!
Over 4 years ago

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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CRAIG · Jackson, MI
Butthole of Michigan
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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Amy · Cape Coral, FL
A nightmare town you need to avoid
Over 7 years ago

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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