Best Places to Live in Jackson Metro Area, Michigan

Jackson, Michigan is a small city located near the center of Michigan's lower peninsula with a population of around 33,000 people. With a variety of parks and trails to explore like Binder Park Zoo or Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery nearby, there are many outdoor activities for residents and visitors to enjoy. Jackson also offers amenities such as shopping centers, museums and hospitals which drive the local economy. Visitors can also experience yearly events like Jackson County fair or sample fare at farmers markets that are held throughout town each summer. With its diverse offerings Jackson provides endless opportunities for all who visit. Small city - South-central Michigan, 75 miles west of Detroit.

State: Michigan
County: Jackson
Metro Area: Jackson Metro Area
City: Jackson, Blackman charter township, 32 total

Zip Codes: 49201, 49203, 49202, 49230, 49240, 49269, 49283, 49277, 49246, 49237, 18 total
Cost of Living: -14.8% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 841 ft above sea level

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Jackson, Mi Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Cost of living
Low property crime
Central location

Cons
Entertainment
Economy
Winter climate

What Bert Has To Say About Jackson Metro Area

Jackson, in the central-southern part of the state, is a diversified commercial and manufacturing center with some ties to the auto industry. Cost of living is moderately low, air quality is good, and it has a smaller feel than most other Michigan industrial centers.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Jackson Metro Area is 5.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Jackson Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Jackson Metro Area's cost of living is 14.8% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Jackson Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the Jackson metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Jackson metro area remained very strongly Republican, 58.5% to 39.5%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Jackson Metro Area's population is 160,765 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 1.6%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Jackson Metro Area is Real Estate: $182,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.5%.

SCHOOLS

Jackson Metro Area public schools spend $12,159 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 18.9 students per teacher in Jackson Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Jackson

It's a good time to buy in Jackson. Home Appreciation is up 10.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Jackson is $182,600.

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ZIP CODES IN JACKSON METRO AREA, MICHIGAN

49201, 49203, 49202, 49230, 49240, 49269, 49283, 49277, 49246, 49237, 18 total

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