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Oak Harbor, OH vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Oak Harbor?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 3.1 years younger than in Oak Harbor.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Oak Harbor?
- Jackson housing costs are 4.9% more expensive than Oak Harbor housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Oak Harbor?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 1.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Oak Harbor.

Things to do in Oak Harbor?
Oak Harbor, OH is a small town with a population of about 5,000 people. It has all the quaintness of a small town with its cozy cafes, great local restaurants and charming downtown. Despite its size it is still close enough to larger cities such as Toledo or Cleveland to make trips for shopping or nights out easy. Oak Harbor is also situated on Lake Erie, providing plenty of recreational opportunities in the area like swimming, boating and fishing. The locals are friendly and the atmosphere is peaceful and inviting. All in all it's an ideal place to settle down if you're looking for a tight knit community that welcomes newcomers with open arms.

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.

 Oak Harbor, OHJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$50,714  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$148,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.98  Unlock26.38
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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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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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