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Mesquite, NV vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Mesquite?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 25.0 years younger than in Mesquite.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Mesquite?
- Jackson housing costs are 55.5% less expensive than Mesquite housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Mesquite?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 5.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Mesquite.

Things to do in Mesquite?
Mesquite, NV is a pleasant city east of Las Vegas featuring several spectacular spots such as Wolf Creek Golf Club perfect for exploring or Bowler Wildhorse Motorsports Park ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Cowboy Poets Gathering celebrating local culture with music and art.

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.

 Mesquite, NVJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$63,757  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.81  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mesquite    13 Reviews

Here's my take on Mesquite. I have a home in Orange County, CA and since 2005, a 2nd (vacation) home in St. George. We have spent much time in Mesquite. My daughter  More

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The rudest, most vile people I have ever met. We were considering retiring here but no way!! Bad drivers, no affordable housing, poor medical care (we would have to  More

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My husband and I visited Mesquite around Christmas as it had been suggested to us as a place to retire, but the impression we had was that retirees are a very large part  More

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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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