Living in Jacksonville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jacksonville · Census data 2020–2024
Jacksonville has 592 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $72,361 (16% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $214,600, the median rent is $1,691/month.
Jacksonville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jacksonville at a glance
- Population
- 592
- Median age
- 48.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $72,361State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $214,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,691/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Jacksonville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 0.7%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 11.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Jacksonville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jacksonville the median home value is $214,600, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,691 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,646 a month in housing costs.
Jacksonville median household income
The median household income in Jacksonville is $72,361 and the income per person is $38,410. 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Jacksonville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 273
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.17
Jacksonville demographics
- Population
- 592
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 10%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 273
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jacksonville ›
Education in Jacksonville
37.8% of adults 25 and older in Jacksonville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 21.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jacksonville
- Unemployment rate
- 11.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Jacksonville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 592 | $72,361 | $214,600 | $1,691 |
| Trumansburg | 1,665 | $68,967 | $287,000 | $954 |
| Northwest Ithaca | 2,225 | $56,753 | $312,900 | $1,185 |
| Lansing | 3,876 | $72,364 | $516,900 | $1,726 |
| Cayuga Heights | 4,000 | $166,526 | $433,000 | $1,700 |
| Ithaca | 32,814 | $48,784 | $342,700 | $1,447 |
| Northeast Ithaca | 2,661 | $95,250 | $402,000 | $1,738 |
| Forest Home | 1,303 | $59,018 | $499,300 | $1,379 |
| South Hill | 6,951 | $104,211 | $353,800 | $1,991 |
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What is the median household income in Jacksonville, NY?
The median household income in Jacksonville is $72,361, 16% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Jacksonville?
The median home value in Jacksonville is $214,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Jacksonville?
The median gross rent in Jacksonville is $1,691 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Jacksonville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 0.7%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 11.2%.
What is the median age in Jacksonville?
The median age in Jacksonville is 48.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Jacksonville?
The average commute to work in Jacksonville is 22 minutes; 15.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jacksonville?
The unemployment rate in Jacksonville is 11.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jacksonville?
37.8% of adults in Jacksonville 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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