Jackson scores higher on the Star Score index — 84 vs 80 — driven mainly by gross yield. Jackson yields 8.3% gross on a $201,741 typical home; Saginaw yields 7.2% on $175,095 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | Jackson | Saginaw |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $201,741 | $175,095 |
| Typical rent | $1,393 | $1,055 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 12 | 14 |
| Gross yield | 8.3% | 7.2% |
| Star Score | 84 | 80 |