Living in Jackson Lake, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackson Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Jackson Lake has 238 residents with a median age of 60.7. The median household income is $46,458 (51% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $338,100.
Jackson Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jackson Lake at a glance
- Population
- 238
- Median age
- 60.7State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $46,458State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $338,100State: $539,400
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.9%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Jackson Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Jackson Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jackson Lake the median home value is $338,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,181 a month in housing costs.
Jackson Lake median household income
The median household income in Jackson Lake is $46,458 and the income per person is $32,099. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Jackson Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 222
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 47.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.05
47.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Jackson Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Jackson Lake demographics
- Population
- 238
- Median age
- 60.7
- Under 18
- 13%
- 65 and older
- 34.9%
- Households
- 116
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackson Lake ›
Education in Jackson Lake
7.9% of adults 25 and older in Jackson Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jackson Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Jackson Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Lake | 238 | $46,458 | $338,100 | — |
| Weldona | 106 | $50,147 | $178,600 | — |
| Wiggins | 1,564 | $91,681 | $363,400 | $1,486 |
| Morgan Heights | 281 | $144,740 | $467,600 | — |
| Log Lane Village | 964 | $61,250 | $149,200 | $1,440 |
| Fort Morgan | 11,605 | $64,158 | $313,400 | $1,067 |
| Brush | 5,306 | $73,382 | $273,000 | $692 |
| Kersey | 1,064 | $68,281 | $354,600 | $740 |
| Hillrose | 285 | $75,625 | $206,300 | $1,333 |
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What is the median household income in Jackson Lake, CO?
The median household income in Jackson Lake is $46,458, 51% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Jackson Lake?
The median home value in Jackson Lake is $338,100, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
Is Jackson Lake, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
What is the median age in Jackson Lake?
The median age in Jackson Lake is 60.7 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Jackson Lake?
The average commute to work in Jackson Lake is 37 minutes; 15.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackson Lake?
The unemployment rate in Jackson Lake is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jackson Lake?
7.9% of adults in Jackson Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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