City profile
Jackson, MI
Jackson County · Population 31,058
Jackson is a town in Jackson County, MI with about 31,058 residents and a typical home value near $103,000. It is 34 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
26°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
180
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$103,200
Typical monthly housing
$671
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
77
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.28%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 77/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Strong wind, Hail
Nearest major airport
54 mi to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 39% Democratic / 60% Republican
Community
Population
31,058
Black population
19.1%
County
Jackson County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 31,058 residents
- Typical home value about $103,000
- 34 miles from Ann Arbor, MI
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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