Jackson, TN
Jackson, TN

Affordable, Amiable, Amazing

Jackson’s straight-A report card makes for a top draw. 

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Jackson, TN

Affordable housing, welcoming residents, quality schools, top jobs, entertainment – what doesn’t Jackson, TN, provide? Residents of this flourishing community have access to the good life — and they are living it. They are paddling kayaks and pedaling bicycles, thanks to Jackson’s beautiful natural environment, chowing down on mouthwatering cuisine, and enjoying the arts.

Livability amenities include two dog parks, outdoor amphitheaters, new housing
developments and diverse nightspots. Jackson is named a “gig city” thanks to a fiber network that offers home and business internet speeds up to 1 gigabit per second.

If you’re looking for a high-paying career, Jackson could be ideal for you. Big-name companies enjoying success include Tennalum, which produces aluminum rods and bars for aerospace, automotive and general industrial applications; and Kellogg Co. Also in Jackson are The Carlstar Group, Conagra Brands, Delta Faucet, Gerdau, Owens Corning, Stanley Black & Decker, UGN Automotive and TBDN. And Ford Motor Co.’s massive BlueOval City project will create thousands of new jobs in West Tennessee.

Thinking about moving to Jackson, TN? Be sure to check out the latest edition of Livability Jackson, Tennessee. for all the details on living and working in this West Tennessee gem.

Quick Facts

Average Commute
17 minutes
Median Home Value
$148,180
Median Household Income
$41,816
Total Population
68,492
Walk Score
22.258
Median Property Tax
$1,220

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