Living in Jackson, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackson · Census data 2020–2024
Jackson has 3,958 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $37,844 (38% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $151,100, the median rent is $785/month.
Jackson at a glance
- Population
- 3,958
- Median age
- 41.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $37,844State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $151,100State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $785/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 60.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Jackson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 13.1%; a poverty rate of 32%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Jackson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jackson the median home value is $151,100, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $785 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,370 a month in housing costs.
Jackson median household income
The median household income in Jackson is $37,844 and the income per person is $10,604. 32% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Jackson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 868
- Owner-occupied
- 60.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.3%
- Vacant
- 36.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.64
36.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Jackson has many vacation and second homes.
Jackson demographics
- Population
- 3,958
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 6.8%
- 65 and older
- 9.8%
- Households
- 555
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackson ›
Education in Jackson
4.3% of adults 25 and older in Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jackson
- Unemployment rate
- 13.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.3%
Jackson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 3,958 | $37,844 | $151,100 | $785 |
| Slaughter | 1,250 | $72,438 | $254,300 | $1,571 |
| Wilson | 838 | $34,444 | $121,600 | $381 |
| St. Francisville | 1,805 | $57,105 | $275,000 | $1,083 |
| Norwood | 340 | $43,679 | $233,600 | $980 |
| Clinton | 1,136 | $57,609 | $204,700 | $993 |
| Zachary | 19,952 | $84,480 | $259,100 | $1,527 |
| Ventress | 1,166 | $71,458 | $302,200 | $1,190 |
| New Roads | 4,404 | $51,328 | $168,200 | $736 |
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What is the median household income in Jackson, LA?
The median household income in Jackson is $37,844, 38% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (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 $151,100, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Jackson?
The median gross rent in Jackson is $785 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Jackson, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 13.1%; a poverty rate of 32%.
What is the median age in Jackson?
The median age in Jackson is 41.5 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Jackson?
The average commute to work in Jackson is 21 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackson?
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 13.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jackson?
4.3% 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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