Jackson, MI vs Mount Pleasant, MI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Jackson
74.6
#574 nationally
Mount Pleasant
76.2
#373 nationally
Mount Pleasant leads in crime level (11.7 vs 29.1). Mount Pleasant leads in average commute (14.4 min vs 16.9 min). Mount Pleasant leads in walk score (54 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MI | Mount Pleasant, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#574) | 76.2 (#373) |
| Population | 30,854 | 20,859 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,817 | $231,253 |
| Median Household Income | $41,988 | $41,512 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 14.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 29.1 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.3 | R+7.5 |
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74.6 Score
Jackson, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,817
Population
30,854
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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76.2 Score
Mount Pleasant, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$231,253
Population
20,859
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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