Living in Jackson, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackson · Census data 2020–2024
Jackson has 5,741 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $46,191 (40% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $168,400, the median rent is $817/month.
Jackson at a glance
- Population
- 5,741
- Median age
- 34State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $46,191State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $168,400State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $817/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 53%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Jackson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Jackson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jackson the median home value is $168,400, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,286 a month in housing costs.
Jackson median household income
The median household income in Jackson is $46,191 and the income per person is $22,630. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Jackson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,036
- Owner-occupied
- 53%
- Renter-occupied
- 47%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.67
Jackson demographics
- Population
- 5,741
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 1,995
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackson ›
Education in Jackson
14.6% of adults 25 and older in Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jackson
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Jackson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 5,741 | $46,191 | $168,400 | $817 |
| Jenkinsburg | 323 | $80,625 | $234,700 | $1,063 |
| Flovilla | 1,358 | $68,214 | $200,800 | $1,319 |
| Locust Grove | 10,532 | $75,083 | $307,300 | $1,573 |
| Heron Bay | 4,595 | $106,338 | $393,000 | $2,181 |
| McDonough | 30,947 | $75,343 | $314,600 | $1,792 |
| East Griffin | 1,174 | $45,938 | $65,300 | $1,166 |
| Orchard Hill | 152 | $33,333 | $72,900 | $1,044 |
| Monticello | 2,747 | $48,812 | $168,400 | $1,056 |
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What is the median household income in Jackson, GA?
The median household income in Jackson is $46,191, 40% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Jackson?
The median home value in Jackson is $168,400, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Jackson?
The median gross rent in Jackson is $817 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Jackson, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
What is the median age in Jackson?
The median age in Jackson is 34 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Jackson?
The average commute to work in Jackson is 22 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackson?
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jackson?
14.6% of adults in Jackson 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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