Living in Jackson, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackson · Census data 2020–2024
Jackson has 2,015 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $32,683 (49% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $77,500, the median rent is $495/month.
Jackson at a glance
- Population
- 2,015
- Median age
- 43State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $32,683State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $77,500State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $495/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 56.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Jackson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 12.3%; a poverty rate of 27.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Jackson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jackson the median home value is $77,500, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $495 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,094 a month in housing costs.
Jackson median household income
The median household income in Jackson is $32,683 and the income per person is $23,967. 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Jackson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,281
- Owner-occupied
- 56.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.9%
- Vacant
- 18.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.87
Jackson demographics
- Population
- 2,015
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 1,039
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackson ›
Education in Jackson
13.7% of adults 25 and older in Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jackson
- Unemployment rate
- 12.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0.3%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
Jackson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 2,015 | $32,683 | $77,500 | $495 |
| Campton | 272 | $24,583 | — | $548 |
| Booneville | 187 | $48,125 | $205,800 | $588 |
| Beattyville | 2,095 | $22,880 | $113,600 | $433 |
| Salyersville | 1,708 | $20,580 | $77,400 | $693 |
| Ezel | 313 | $41,000 | $105,400 | — |
| Hazard | 5,008 | $51,016 | $145,400 | $720 |
| West Liberty | 3,295 | $48,235 | $206,300 | $600 |
| Diablock | 315 | $18,750 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Jackson, KY?
The median household income in Jackson is $32,683, 49% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (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 $77,500, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Jackson?
The median gross rent in Jackson is $495 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Jackson, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 12.3%; a poverty rate of 27.1%.
What is the median age in Jackson?
The median age in Jackson is 43 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Jackson?
The average commute to work in Jackson is 18 minutes; 0.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackson?
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 12.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jackson?
13.7% 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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