Jackson, MI vs Rocky River, OH
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
Rocky River
77.9
#211 nationally
Rocky River leads in crime level (0.6 vs 29.1). Rocky River leads in median household income ($90,459 vs $41,988). Jackson leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 22.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MI | Rocky River, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#574) | 77.9 (#211) |
| Population | 30,854 | 21,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,817 | $408,262 |
| Median Household Income | $41,988 | $90,459 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 29.1 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.3 | D+31.5 |
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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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77.9 Score
Rocky River, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$408,262
Population
21,236
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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