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Jackson Michigan, Parma User Rating 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 4,667, which are 133% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      4,667 per 100k people

      105% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22  

      105% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      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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