There are 21 independent living communities serving Jackson, Michigan. This includes 10 communities in Jackson and 11 nearby. The daily costs of independent living in Michigan range from $14 up to $144, with a median expenditure running around $59. The per month expense averages roughly $1,760 and ranges between $412 and $4,317. Yearly, the mean cost is about $21,120, which is under the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Jackson, MI range from $578 per month to $2,203 per month, with a median cost of approximately $1,348 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of about $16,170.
Located in Jackson County, Jackson is a medium-sized city in Michigan. While the city itself has 104,131 inhabitants, the surrounding metro area has a populace of 122,671. About 26% of the local residents are 55 and over.
Jackson has a medium SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has an average per capita income of $21,000 and an average household income is $44,000 (the Michigan state average is $46,000). The current unemployment rate is about 12.27% and the average housing price is $108,000, which is significantly less than the state average of $177,000.
Jackson has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets low levels of rainfall each year. Compared to other American cities, Jackson has subpar air quality ratings and a very high rate of crime.