Moving to Jackson In Michigan ? Find out the best and worst about to live, raise a family or retire in Jackson, the Pros and Cons of Living in Jackson.

Explore the life in Jackson based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Jackson
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Jackson
3. Crime In Jackson
4. Cost of Living In Jackson
5. Gender In Jackson
6. Household Income For Jackson
7. Education In Jackson
8. Race & Ethnicity In Jackson

Jackson is a city in Michigan state in USA with a population of 32251 residents.. The poverty rate of Jackson is 24.1%, which is 72% higher than national average. The typical household in Jackson earns $37192 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 8 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 63.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Jackson are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 10 workers in Jackson is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Jackson, only 88% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Jackson remained 10.3%, which is 119% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Jackson, only 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 36% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Jackson is 75, which is 25% lower than national average. Median home value in Jackson is $71400 , which is 69% lower than national average. While median income in Jackson remained $37192, which is 45% lower than national average.

Jobs40%

Housing40%

Affordability80%

Safety30%

Amenities90%

Diversity85%

Education60%

Commute90%

The overall crime rate in Jackson, Michigan is 78% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Jackson is 179% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Jackson is 58% higher than national average. You have 1 in 92 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 32 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Michigan	7	4	7	3	17
In USA	427	607	490	663	471

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Michigan	10	8	12	13	4
In USA	125	127	363	139	66