THE ALLIANCE \ quality of life
Greater Jackson is an area replete with all the ingredients that make for an excellent quality of life: affordable and attractive neighborhoods; abundant recreational activities and cultural entertainment; a variety of upscale malls, stores, and bargain shops; restaurants specializing in everything from home cooking to haute cuisine; and an assortment of celebrations, festivals, and major events covering sports and the arts. All this and a populace known for their gracious hospitality make the Greater Jackson area an exceptional place to live and work.
Housing
The Greater Jackson housing market has an ample supply of new and existing homes. Potential buyers can access a good inventory of first homes, luxury homes, acreage, condominiums, and apartments in suburban or rural settings that are a short commute. The average selling price in the Greater Jackson area is $130,796, and the average cost of construction is $75 to $100 per square foot. Rental rates for a two-bedroom apartment are approximately $650 to $850. Whatever your preference, needs, and style, Greater Jackson has affordable quality homes conveniently located for work, school, and play.
Health Care
Greater Jackson's access to advanced medical technology resources is unparalleled. The Greater Jackson area's health care community has made a place for itself among the leading centers for the health sciences and practice of medicine, achieving groundbreaking breakthroughs and establishing superior standards for medical care. The health care resources in Greater Jackson are clustered around 13 hospital systems which include a major teaching and research center, a state psychiatric hospital, a large Department of Veterans Affairs facility, and 10 other private non-profit and for-profit institutions, with a combined bed space of 4.458. Greater Jackson's reputation as a center for excellent health care is enhanced by the fact that medical costs are lower than those in comparable areas.
Education
Greater Jackson's public education system is composed of 14 school districts, three community colleges, and two universities. Numerous private schools are also located throughout the Greater Jackson area and cover pre-kindergarden through college. Together, these schools offer a variety of comprehensive curriculums that prepare students to work in any vocation and be productive members of society.
Activities
Greater Jackson possesses an abundance of activities, attractions, and events that cater to any taste and predilection. The Greater Jackson area is home to professional ballet, theatre and opera companies, and a statewide symphony orchestra. The capital city is also the U.S. host to the International Ballet Competition, which attracts the world's most talented dancers, and it is an annual site for the World Performance Series, which includes ballet, theatre, dance, and music from some of the premier artists in the world.
The Greater Jackson area has hundreds of restaurants to suit any palate from down-home cooking to haute cuisine; numerous musical offerings that appeal to any interest from honky-tonk to classical; family-oriented activities, from a visit to the Jackson Zoo to a trip to the water park or skating rink; and, a nightlife that offers dancing until dawn or a comedy revue show. Festivals, celebrations, and parades take place throughout the year in Greater Jackson and cover a variety of cultural, seasonal, historical themes and occasions. Sports---football, baseball, cycling, fishing, golf, tennis, and horse cutting---are all represented with major events; and, the Greater Jackson area has a proliferation of recreational facilities that can accommodate any activity and recreation. If you love to shop, you'll love Greater Jackson. The Greater Jackson area has two malls and a number of shopping centers located in each community. Major department stores, specialty shops, boutiques, and discount stores are located throughout the Greater Jackson Area and offer an unlimited selection of goods. In addition, craft shows, flea markets, and antique shows are held weekly. Convenience and variety are what shopping is all about in Greater Jackson.
