Garfield Heights, OH vs Jackson, MI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Garfield Heights
80.4
#77 nationally
Jackson
74.6
#574 nationally
Garfield Heights leads in crime level (12.7 vs 29.1). Jackson leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 23.5 min). Garfield Heights leads in median household income ($49,864 vs $41,988).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield Heights, OH | Jackson, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.4 (#77) | 74.6 (#574) |
| Population | 28,900 | 30,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $138,742 | $193,817 |
| Median Household Income | $49,864 | $41,988 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 12.7 | 29.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | R+21.3 |
B-
80.4 Score
Garfield Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$138,742
Population
28,900
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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C
74.6 Score
Jackson, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,817
Population
30,854
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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