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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Ezekiel Morris

Best companies to work for in Jackson?

Hey folks, Just moved here 2 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Jackson sits at 971.4 per 100K. Household incomes average around $51,552 in Jackson. Median household income is $51,552, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 68,098 people. I...

12 replies 20 upvotes jobs
Easton R.

What I wish I knew before living in Jackson

I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $195,000, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $1,094/month for a decent place. With a population of 68,098, Jackson is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. Honestly, I think it's a great p...

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Piper Ward

Jackson in the winter -how bad?

Hi all, With a population of 68,098, Jackson is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Any advice would be great. Thanks for reading. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Isaac Cox

What's it really like living in Jackson?

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $195,000, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What do you all think? The ...

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Ezekiel Morris

Unpopular opinion about Jackson

Longtime lurker here, I work in consulting and Homes are going for about $195,000 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 68,098 people. Poverty rate is 19.6%, which is higher than I expected. You can expect to pay around $1,094 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or ...

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Teresa J.

Best kept secrets of Jackson, TN

Alright, I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,094 for rent here. With a population of 68,098, Jackson is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still ma...

3 replies 23 upvotes best-worst
real_lily96

How is the nightlife in Jackson?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,094/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Theodore

Best and worst neighborhoods in Jackson

OK so I've been here for 12 years and Median household income is $51,552, which feels on the lower side for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What would you do? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

11 replies 16 upvotes best-worst
Hudson White

Honest thoughts on life in Jackson

Alright, Rent is about $1,094/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $195,000 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Mia Thompson

The good and bad of living in Jackson

Anyone else feel this way? I'm single, late 40s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 68,098 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Worth the trade-offs? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. T...

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Ian Gomez

Is Jackson a good place to live?

Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $51,552 in Jackson. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Carter Sanders

Why I chose Jackson over bigger cities

Been meaning to ask this. I'm originally from Minneapolis and Poverty rate is 19.6%, which is higher than I expected. The median home value here is around $195,000, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $1,094/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable....

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real_lily96

Rent vs buy in Jackson -what makes sense?

Hey everyone, I'm a remote worker and There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Is this normal for Jackson?

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Christian Flores

Best industries in Jackson right now

So, I'm a 23-year-old chef and With a population of 68,098, Jackson is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Jackson sits at 971.4 per 100K. Median household income is $51,552, which feels on the lower side for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Prope...

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Carter K.

Rent vs buy in Jackson -what makes sense?

Hi all, Household incomes average around $51,552 in Jackson. It's a a smaller city city with about 68,098 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than yo...

9 replies 28 upvotes housing
john_local

Internet providers in Jackson?

So, I'm a 27-year-old teacher and Crime rate is something to consider -Jackson sits at 971.4 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is about average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some n...

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Luke Collins

Weekend activities in Jackson?

I'm a 45-year-old writer and Homes are going for about $195,000 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,094 for rent here. With a population of 68,098, Jackson is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Jackson sits at 971.4 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good service...

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Carter K.

Best industries in Jackson right now

You can expect to pay around $1,094 for rent here. Homes are going for about $195,000 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Anyone in a similar situation? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a l...

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Naomi

Considering Jackson vs New York -help me decide

Poverty rate is 19.6%, which is higher than I expected. With a population of 68,098, Jackson is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Jackson sits at 971.4 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The su...

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Landon A.

Jackson in the winter -how bad?

It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Worth the trade-offs? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Maya R.

Quick question about Jackson

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 40s, and You can expect to pay around $1,094 for rent here.

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Naomi

Life in Jackson as a young professional

Random thought, I'm originally from Atlanta and Rent is about $1,094/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 19.6%, which is higher than I expected. The median home value here is around $195,000, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a ...

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Isaac Cox

Things that make Jackson unique

Random thought, Just moved here 17 months ago and Homes are going for about $195,000 on average. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $1,094/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or wor...

1 replies 8 upvotes best-worst
Eleanor Stewart

Remote worker thinking about Jackson

Hey folks, With a population of 68,098, Jackson is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 68,098 people. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What ...

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Alexander H.

Best apartments in Jackson under ?

So, I relocated for work and Median household income is $51,552, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $1,094/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thanks for reading. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of comm...

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john_local

Jackson vs Tampa -which is better?

Been meaning to ask this. I work in education and Homes are going for about $195,000 on average. Median household income is $51,552, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 19.6%, which is higher than I expected. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-depende...

2 replies 8 upvotes best-worst
Isaac Cox

Is it worth buying in Jackson?

Hey folks, We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Jackson sits at 971.4 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,094 for rent here. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 68,098 people. Property taxes are high bu...

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Quinn G.

Housing in Jackson compared to Kansas City

I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 19.6%, which is higher than I expected. Household incomes average around $51,552 in Jackson. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still managea...

0 replies 27 upvotes housing
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