Living in Jackson, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackson · Census data 2020–2024
Jackson has 273 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $51,250 (33% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $196,900, 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
- 273
- Median age
- 39.6State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $51,250State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $196,900State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $629/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Jackson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 4.5%.
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 $196,900, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $629 per month, which is 17.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,667 a month in housing costs.
Jackson median household income
The median household income in Jackson is $51,250 and the income per person is $25,572. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Jackson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 91
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 3.14
Jackson demographics
- Population
- 273
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 39.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 87
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackson ›
Education in Jackson
14% of adults 25 and older in Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jackson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.2%
Jackson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 273 | $51,250 | $196,900 | $629 |
| Hubbard | 190 | $58,750 | $185,700 | — |
| Dakota Dunes | 3,936 | $136,125 | $565,600 | $1,225 |
| North Sioux City | 3,045 | $71,908 | $269,800 | $1,098 |
| Dakota City | 2,675 | $76,806 | $177,800 | $635 |
| South Sioux City | 13,907 | $68,223 | $174,700 | $1,127 |
| Homer | 446 | $80,714 | $162,900 | $677 |
| Sioux City | 86,101 | $68,906 | $173,600 | $976 |
| Ponca | 727 | $57,188 | $201,000 | $505 |
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What is the median household income in Jackson, NE?
The median household income in Jackson is $51,250, 33% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (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 $196,900, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Jackson?
The median gross rent in Jackson is $629 per month, about 17.1% of household income.
Is Jackson, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 4.5%.
What is the median age in Jackson?
The median age in Jackson is 39.6 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Jackson?
The average commute to work in Jackson is 18 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackson?
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jackson?
14% 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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