Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Jackson Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Blue Moon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Biggby
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Kickstart
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Michigan Theater
Theatre Arts
Jackson Symphony Orchestra
Theatre Arts
Ella Sharp Museum
Museum
Jackson 10
Cinema
AMC Classic Plaza 8
Cinema
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star
Attraction
Food and Drink (37) C+
The Crazy Cowboy 2
Bar
James C. Butterfield Inc. Investments
Bar
Tini Bikini's Bar
Bar
Dirty Bird
Fast Food
Hinkley Bakery
Sweets
Amanati's Plaza Liquor
Alcohol
China King
Fast Food
Jackson Candy & Fudge
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Powers Party Store
Alcohol
Rookie's Sports and Grill
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
South Side Super Deli
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Robin's Roost
Bar
Cottage Inn Pizza
Fast Food
Frosty Boy
Sweets
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Jackson YMCA
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Metropolitan Ice Cream Co
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Polly's Country Market
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Polly's Country Market
Grocery Store
Prime Cuts
Butcher
Polly's Food Service
Grocery Store
Parks (29) A+
Workers Memorial Park
Park
Austin Blair Park
Park
Howard Woods Sr Recreation Complex
Park
Bucky Harris Park
Park
Blackman Park
Park
Elnora Moorman Plaza
Park
W. George Wade Park
Park
Best Field
Park
Withington Park
Park
Beech Tree Park
Park
Rotary Playground
Park
Exchange Club Playground
Park
Leake Park
Park
Loomis Park
Park
Former State Prison
Park
Ganson Street Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Bloomfield Park
Park
New Leaf Park
Park
Optimist Park
Park
Sparks Foundation County Park
Park
Ella Sharp Park
Park
R.A. Greene Park
Park
Falling Waters Trail County Park
Park
Vandercook Lake County Park
Park
Shops (46) C+
Comtronics
Electronics
Apricot Lane Boutique
Clothing
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Brown Floral Co Inc
Florist
S G Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Rani's Party Pak
Convenience Store
Hammond Hardware
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Meezo Express
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Admiral
Convenience Store
Buddy's Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Take Out Party Store
Convenience Store
Johnny's
Convenience Store
PS Food Mart
Convenience Store
Kelly Express Mart
Convenience Store
Hometown Convenience
Convenience Store
Malachi Printing
Clothing
Buddy's Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Admiral
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
PS Food Mart
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Jackson.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations B+
Greyhound
Bus Station
Jackson
Transit Station
Center Station: Historical (Non-Operating) Train Station
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Jackson is 81/100 - which is 10% lower than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Jackson crime rates are 4,634 per 100k, which is 132% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
3,557 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,077 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Jackson is $37,192 - which is 27% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$37,192 F
Unemployment Rate
6.4% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
City of Jackson Police Department
Police
Allegiance Health
Hospital
Jackson Fire Department
Fire Station
Jackson County Medical Care Facility
Nursing Home
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Michigan State Police
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Good Neighbor Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Jackson home prices are $71,400 - which is 44% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$71,400 F
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D

The Jackson graduation rate is 76% - which is 12% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
31% F
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (34) B-
Mcculloch School
St Mary Star Of The Sea School
Ta Wilson School
Francis Street Primary School
St John Elementary Catholic School
Jps Montessori Center
Dba Felician Childrens Center
Queen Of The Miraculous Medal School
Bennett School
Cascades School
Local Based Special Education Early Childhood Programs
Frost Elementary School
Youth Home Jackson Isd
Northeast Elementary School
Middle School At Parkside
Fourth Street Learning Center
Hunt Elementary School
South Central Michigan Virtual
Sharp Park Academy
Da Vinci Institute K8
Jackson Christian Elementary School
Vandercook Lake High School
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
Arnold Elementary School
Lyle A Torrant Center
High Schools (25) A
Jackson County Jail
Ta Wilson School
Jackson High School
Jackson Pathways
Youth Home Jackson Isd
South Central Michigan Virtual
Jackson Christian Elementary School
Vandercook Lake High School
Way East Jackson
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
Lumen Christi Catholic School
Cooper Correctional Facility
Lyle A Torrant Center
Woodville Community Center
Cotton Correctional Facility
East Jackson High School
Parnall Correctional Facility
Michigan Center Jrsr High School
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ratings B

Jackson has an overall rating of 74% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes C-
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Jackson Michigan, Parma 4 rating By annadilynn ( May 28, 2013) awesome if you like to live in the country and be close to a city. Very quiet and safe :0). I enjoyed being able to leave my windows open at night in the summertime and not worry about my safety. the neighbors are friendly and helpful. you can walk you dog or take him to the many ...Read More lakes in the area. there is a paved walk that follows where an old rail line use to run. It takes you across a lake! its beautiful. It stretches for at least 10 miles through the country. plenty of wildlife to see and a great place to be. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Jackson? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Workers Memorial Park
      Austin Blair Park
      Howard Woods Sr Recreation Complex
      Bucky Harris Park
      Blackman Park
      Elnora Moorman Plaza
      W. George Wade Park
      Best Field

      Entertainment

      Michigan Theater
      Jackson Symphony Orchestra
      Ella Sharp Museum
      Jackson 10
      AMC Classic Plaza 8
      Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star

      Food & Drink

      The Crazy Cowboy 2
      James C. Butterfield Inc. Investments
      Tini Bikini's Bar
      Dirty Bird
      Hinkley Bakery
      Amanati's Plaza Liquor
      China King
      Jackson Candy & Fudge

      C- Commute

      Is public transit available in Jackson? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Jackson.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Jackson? The cost of living in Jackson is 81/100 - which is 10% lower than Michigan.
      Jackson
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Jackson? Jackson crime rates are 4,634, which are 132% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      4,634 per 100k people

      99% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22

      99% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      17%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Jackson? The median income in Jackson is $37,192 which is 27% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $37,19233% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,77630% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      38% higher than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Jackson a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Allegiance Health

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Jackson home prices? Jackson home prices are $71,400 - which is 44% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $71,40061% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $72923% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      13% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Jackson have good schools? The Jackson graduation rate is 76% - which is 12% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      31%

      35% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      29:1

      80% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Jackson a good place to live? Jackson has an overall rating of 74% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      60%

      3 total surveys

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