Living in Jackson, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackson · Census data 2020–2024
Jackson has 897 residents with a median age of 60.5. The median household income is $117,986 (19% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $719,300, the median rent is $1,750/month.
Jackson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jackson at a glance
- Population
- 897
- Median age
- 60.5State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $117,986State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $719,300State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,750/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 91.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Jackson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Home values 79% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
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 $719,300, 116% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,750 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,775 a month in housing costs.
Jackson median household income
The median household income in Jackson is $117,986 and the income per person is $67,901. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Jackson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,006
- Owner-occupied
- 91.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.6%
- Vacant
- 56%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.02
56% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Jackson has many vacation and second homes.
Jackson demographics
- Population
- 897
- Median age
- 60.5
- Under 18
- 4.1%
- 65 and older
- 28.4%
- Households
- 443
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackson ›
Education in Jackson
67.7% of adults 25 and older in Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 31.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jackson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 22.2%
- Drive alone
- 64.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.5%
Jackson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 897 | $117,986 | $719,300 | $1,750 |
| Chatham | 430 | $66,042 | $362,900 | — |
| Bartlett | 3,281 | $59,754 | $371,400 | $1,676 |
| Stow | 535 | $42,204 | $326,400 | — |
| North Conway | 2,041 | $71,198 | $435,000 | $966 |
| Shelburne | 530 | $93,125 | $280,200 | $1,130 |
| Conway | 10,141 | $64,385 | $314,000 | $1,095 |
| Lovell | 1,353 | $80,625 | $295,000 | $1,419 |
| Gorham | 2,682 | $61,275 | $161,600 | $838 |
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What is the median household income in Jackson, NH?
The median household income in Jackson is $117,986, 19% higher than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $719,300, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Jackson?
The median gross rent in Jackson is $1,750 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Jackson, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: home values 79% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
What is the median age in Jackson?
The median age in Jackson is 60.5 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Jackson?
The average commute to work in Jackson is 19 minutes; 22.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackson?
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jackson?
67.7% 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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