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Jackson, MI

Population
31,022
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
932 ft
Median Home Value
$103,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$898/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$44,558
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Jackson in context.

OverallBest places in MichiganPopulation rankingHighest population places in MichiganNearest larger communityLansing, Michigan34 miles away · 113,884 residents.

About Jackson

Jackson is a city and the county seat of Jackson County, Michigan, situated along the headwaters of the Grand River. Bisected by Interstate 94 and U.S. Route 127, the city of approximately 31,000 serves as the commercial heart of the county. The community is home to Temple Beth Israel, the Jackson College Flight School, and the Cell Block Seven Prison Museum. The town lies within easy driving distance of Lansing, Ann Arbor, and Detroit.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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