Housing by town in Jackson County, Michigan
Jackson County, Michigan has 30 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $985 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $782 in 2015–2019 (+26.0%; No measurable change after inflation).
Waterloo Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,446) and Liberty Township (Jackson County) the lowest ($773).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $985 (±$27)
- Households that rent
- 25.0%
- Median household income
- $66,073
- Places
- 30
Cities, towns and townships in Jackson County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackman Charter Township | $1,065 | 48.1% | $60,810 | $169,000 | $2,444 |
| Columbia Township (Jackson County) | $1,252 | 12.1% | $85,767 | $276,700 | $3,428 |
| Concord Township | $815 | 10.7% | $64,148 | $188,200 | $2,305 |
| Grass Lake Charter Township | $980 | 9.3% | $95,692 | $297,300 | $3,868 |
| Hanover Township (Jackson County) | $925 | 7.1% | $81,477 | $227,800 | $2,711 |
| Henrietta Township | $924 | 6.2% | $81,339 | $204,700 | $1,920 |
| Jackson | $898 | 45.3% | $44,558 | $103,200 | $1,753 |
| Leoni Township | $910 | 15.3% | $76,605 | $196,200 | $1,964 |
| Liberty Township (Jackson County) | $773 | 5.7% | $102,969 | $249,900 | $2,583 |
| Napoleon Township | $926 | 11.2% | $73,793 | $229,000 | $2,665 |
| Norvell Township | — | 8.2% | $99,107 | $278,600 | $2,835 |
| Parma Township | $869 | 21.4% | $73,590 | $195,000 | $2,277 |
| Pulaski Township | $1,045 | 4.1% | $76,625 | $178,300 | $2,080 |
| Rives Township | $1,132 | 5.1% | $85,960 | $210,300 | $2,470 |
| Sandstone Township | $867 | 8.0% | $97,708 | $230,600 | $3,266 |
| Spring Arbor Township | $1,078 | 18.3% | $87,316 | $217,700 | $2,915 |
| Springport Township | $914 | 19.3% | $57,688 | $144,100 | $1,792 |
| Summit Township (Jackson County) | $1,069 | 18.8% | $65,987 | $197,400 | $2,486 |
| Tompkins Township | $1,378 | 19.9% | $86,551 | $206,800 | $2,165 |
| Waterloo Township | $1,446 | 8.4% | $74,500 | $243,600 | $2,932 |
Villages and places inside a township in Jackson County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | $1,021 | 30.7% | $56,324 | $200,000 | $2,739 |
| Concord | $794 | 18.3% | $60,625 | $176,800 | $2,356 |
| Grass Lake | $961 | 25.2% | $80,938 | $205,100 | $3,136 |
| Hanover | $978 | 28.0% | $62,656 | $145,800 | $1,603 |
| Parma | $1,065 | 21.5% | $71,250 | $158,500 | $1,823 |
| Springport | $926 | 35.8% | $46,417 | $99,200 | $1,373 |
Unincorporated communities in Jackson County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Center | $1,328 | 16.6% | $63,704 | $167,100 | $1,698 |
| Spring Arbor | $910 | 31.6% | $63,631 | $225,000 | $3,664 |
| Vandercook Lake | $1,141 | 7.2% | $59,262 | $136,600 | $1,865 |
| Vineyard Lake | — | 1.3% | $86,146 | $306,100 | $3,477 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,500 | $32,450 | $51,950 |
| 2 people | $22,250 | $37,100 | $59,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,700 | $66,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,350 | $74,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $50,100 | $80,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,750 | $86,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,500 | $91,950 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $61,200 | $97,900 |
How the places in Jackson County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Jackson County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 578 | 361 | 2,749 | 1,715 | 160,308 | 7 of 7 |
| 2024 | 608 | 403 | 2,631 | 1,746 | 150,724 | 6 of 8 |
| 2025 | 529 | 352 | 2,273 | 1,513 | 150,187 | 6 of 8 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Jackson County recorded 529 violent and 2,273 property crimes, 352 and 1,513 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 94% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Jackson County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Sheriff's Office | 61,876 | 120 | 243 |
| Blackman Township Police Department | 39,280 | 128 | 983 |
| Jackson Police Department | 30,824 | 270 | 976 |
| Spring Arbor Township Police Department | 8,536 | 6 | 11 |
| Columbia Township Police Department | 7,533 | 4 | 46 |
| Napoleon Township Police Department | 6,748 | — | — |
| Norvell Township Police Department | 2,825 | — | — |
| Springport Township Police Department | 2,138 | 1 | 14 |
ZIP codes in Jackson County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49201 | 49,107 | $976 | $215,900 | $74,484 | 25.8% |
| 49203 | 36,474 | $1,019 | $159,100 | $56,201 | 33.1% |
| 49202 | 18,519 | $934 | $116,100 | $42,632 | 44.8% |
| 49230 | 10,077 | $1,197 | $270,000 | $83,458 | 10.2% |
| 49240 | 8,863 | $1,135 | $298,700 | $99,681 | 7.4% |
| 49269 | 5,544 | $1,025 | $217,100 | $86,699 | 10.1% |
| 49283 | 5,039 | $1,244 | $218,400 | $108,464 | 23.1% |
| 49254 | 3,484 | $1,273 | $172,100 | $63,750 | 16.6% |
| 49246 | 3,382 | $1,083 | $254,100 | $81,908 | 5.7% |
| 49237 | 3,097 | $767 | $185,600 | $66,956 | 8.7% |
| 49233 | 2,938 | $1,012 | $229,600 | $81,250 | 9.4% |
| 49277 | 2,924 | $1,708 | $217,500 | $91,912 | 4.7% |
| 49272 | 2,883 | $923 | $233,300 | $84,107 | 8.5% |
| 49259 | 2,653 | $1,094 | $208,300 | $66,500 | 8.6% |
| 49234 | 2,520 | $1,288 | $295,000 | $110,313 | 8.4% |
| 49284 | 2,493 | $936 | $153,200 | $57,500 | 19.6% |
| 49241 | 2,279 | $1,022 | $222,600 | $81,742 | 7.1% |
| 49261 | 199 | — | $208,800 | $91,875 | 15.2% |
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Questions about Jackson County
What is the crime rate in Jackson County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Jackson County recorded 352 violent and 1,513 property crimes per 100,000 residents (529 violent and 2,273 property crimes in all).
Which place in Jackson County has the highest rent?
Waterloo Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,446 (±$839) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Jackson County has the lowest rent?
Liberty Township (Jackson County) has the lowest median gross rent, $773 (±$758) a month.
What is the median rent in Jackson County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Jackson County is $985 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Jackson, MI MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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