Jackson, Michigan

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Midwest Jackson, MI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

74.6

C

out of 100

Overview

Jackson is a Michigan city with a population of approximately 30,854, part of the Jackson, MI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $193,817. Median household income is $41,988.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 30,854 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $193,817 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $41,988 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 16.9 minutes
  • Part of the Jackson, MI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

30,854

Source: Census ACS

$193,817

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$41,988

Source: Census ACS

16.9 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

47

Source: Walk Score

83 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Jackson County (county-level results)

39%
60%
Democrat 32,348
Republican 50,199
Leans R+21.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 59.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 82.1/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 47/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 74.6

Location

Jackson, MI (42.2545, -84.3875)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.