Jackson scores higher on the Star Score index — 81 vs 80 — driven mainly by gross yield. Jackson yields 8.3% gross on a $212,335 typical home; Saginaw yields 7.2% on $175,095 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | Jackson | Saginaw |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $212,335 | $175,095 |
| Typical rent | $1,470 | $1,055 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 12 | 14 |
| Gross yield | 8.3% | 7.2% |
| Star Score | 81 | 80 |