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

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Muskegon Heights?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 4.0 years older than in Muskegon Heights.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Muskegon Heights?
- Jackson housing costs are 158.7% more expensive than Muskegon Heights housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Muskegon Heights?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 1.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Muskegon Heights.

Things to do in Muskegon Heights?
Muskegon Heights, MI is located in Muskegon county with a population close to 11,300 people. This small town offers visitors attractions such as Lakeside Beach Carousel with its collection of hand-carved wooden figures or take part in outdoor activities like fishing along Muskegon River perfect for anglers looking to catch some bass!

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.

 Muskegon Heights, MIJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$34,281  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$60,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.2  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Muskegon Heights    1 Reviews
John · Muskegon, MI
Stuck
Over 10 years ago

I bought my home in "The Heights" because it is a Mid Century Modern and it was all I could afford after the divorce. It's an alright area if you don't mind a High  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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