Living in Jackson, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackson · Census data 2020–2024
Jackson has 567 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $75,167 (about the same as the Maine median), the median home value is $231,500, the median rent is $629/month.
Jackson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jackson at a glance
- Population
- 567
- Median age
- 37.7State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $75,167State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $231,500State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $629/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.9%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Jackson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Maine median; home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Jackson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jackson the median home value is $231,500, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $629 per month, which is 11.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,804 a month in housing costs.
Jackson median household income
The median household income in Jackson is $75,167 and the income per person is $37,933. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Jackson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 308
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 19.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.29
Jackson demographics
- Population
- 567
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 248
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackson ›
Education in Jackson
41.9% of adults 25 and older in Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jackson
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Jackson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 567 | $75,167 | $231,500 | $629 |
| Monroe | 1,001 | $81,300 | $220,300 | $1,165 |
| Thorndike | 1,403 | $78,438 | $205,600 | $836 |
| Brooks | 1,208 | $59,130 | $196,700 | $1,116 |
| Dixmont | 1,207 | $75,952 | $190,700 | $1,348 |
| Troy | 984 | $44,583 | $213,000 | $1,255 |
| Knox | 825 | $64,821 | $159,600 | $1,375 |
| Newburgh | 1,475 | $76,750 | $244,600 | $950 |
| Swanville | 1,195 | $51,935 | $237,300 | $1,191 |
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What is the median household income in Jackson, ME?
The median household income in Jackson is $75,167, about the same as the Maine median of $74,733 (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 $231,500, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Jackson?
The median gross rent in Jackson is $629 per month, about 11.7% of household income.
Is Jackson, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Maine median; home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
What is the median age in Jackson?
The median age in Jackson is 37.7 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Jackson?
The average commute to work in Jackson is 35 minutes; 15.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackson?
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jackson?
41.9% 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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