Living in Jackson (Michigan)
Jackson (Michigan) is a large place in Michigan, United States, home to 33,133 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 20%, #2,348 of 12,111), remote workers (top 35%, #2,523 of 7,271), low-income households (top 35%, #3,419 of 9,771).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Jackson (Michigan)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- The Grand runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 05 min and sets around 23:09; in late June it sets around 3:18.
How Jackson (Michigan) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 43 | #7,527 of 11,898 | #200 of 300 | Map |
| Low-income household | 44 | #3,419 of 9,771 | #156 of 247 | Map |
| Low-income family | 48 | #3,455 of 8,006 | #138 of 204 | Map |
| Single parent | 47 | #3,592 of 6,237 | #104 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 54 | #7,040 of 9,474 | #155 of 237 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 53 | #6,508 of 9,474 | #150 of 237 | Map |
| Early retiree | 52 | #8,330 of 10,762 | #188 of 275 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,523 of 7,271 | #98 of 186 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 43 | #3,779 of 8,006 | #168 of 204 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 53 | #2,348 of 12,111 | #101 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 29 | #5,823 of 7,271 | #137 of 186 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #7,188 of 9,474 | #201 of 237 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #9,318 of 18,063 | #377 of 485 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 12 | #11,717 of 16,523 | #325 of 443 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 47 | #8,322 of 18,063 | #375 of 485 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 46 | #9,315 of 16,523 | #232 of 443 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 44 | #7,804 of 21,167 | #170 of 544 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #7,834 of 12,111 | #295 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 27 | #8,993 of 12,111 | #203 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Albion (Michigan) 29 km
- Chelsea (Michigan) 32 km
- Eaton Rapids 36 km
- Mason (Michigan) 37 km
- Hillsdale (Michigan) 41 km
- Holt (Michigan) 45 km
- Tecumseh (Michigan) 46 km
- Marshall (Michigan) 46 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.