Only 1 of the Jackson area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in the city of Jackson
The typical house costs $188,344. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $64,221 a year.
ESTIMATEHome price and rent for the city of Jackson, and jobs and tax for the Jackson area. How the estimate works
THE JACKSON AREA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY
MEDIAN PAY
Rent apt $46K
Rent house $57K
Buy $64K
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General and operations managers
$91,950Can buy
Office clerks, general
$44,260Rent over 30%
Customer service representatives
$42,230Rent over 30%
Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators
$40,700Rent over 30%
Waiters and waitresses
$39,920Rent over 30%
Retail salespersons
$34,770Rent over 30%
Stockers and order fillers
$34,560Rent over 30%
Home health and personal care aides
$34,180Rent over 30%
Cashiers
$29,370Rent over 30%
Fast food and counter workers
$27,390Rent over 30%
Each line is the yearly pay where that home fits the rule: rent at 30% of pay or less, and the mortgage, tax, insurance, and HOA at 28% of pay or less.