Jackson, MI vs Kingston, NY
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.
Jackson
74.6
#574 nationally
Kingston leads in crime level (9.6 vs 29.1). Kingston leads in median household income ($62,071 vs $41,988). Jackson leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 22.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MI | Kingston, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,854 | 23,777 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,817 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $41,988 | $62,071 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 29.1 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.3 | D+18.7 |
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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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Score
Kingston, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
23,777
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Median Income
$62,071
Northeast
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