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Jackson, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Jackson County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
31,206
Population
2,897/sq mi density
$42,848
Median Income
$23,984 per capita
$94,700
Home Value
$183,802 Zillow
$874
Median Rent
37.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
1,108
Violent Crime/100K
4,135 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$42,848 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,700 home value, $874/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,108 violent crimes/100K (191% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$94,700
66% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$874/mo
25% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.9%
18% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
14,797
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$94,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$183,802
Median Sale Price
$132,000
Median List Price
$150,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.9%
Owner-Occupied
46.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$838/mo
1 Bedroom
$946/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,165/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,534/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,626/mo
Census median rent:
$874/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,159/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
54 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
28
Price Drops
21.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$108
Active Inventory
117
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
53.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $94,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $183,802 |
| Median Sale Price | $132,000 |
| Median List Price | $150,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $108 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $874 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,159 |
| FMR Studio | $838 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $946 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,165 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,534 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,626 |
Market
| Days on Market | 54 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 21.4% |
| Homes Sold | 28 |
| Active Inventory | 117 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $108 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 53.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 14,797 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 37.1% |