Living in Jackson Heights, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackson Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Jackson Heights has 794 residents with a median age of 57.5. The median household income is $39,403 (46% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $133,500, the median rent is $793/month.
Jackson Heights is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jackson Heights at a glance
- Population
- 794
- Median age
- 57.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $39,403State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $133,500State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $793/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 74.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Jackson Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the North Carolina median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Jackson Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jackson Heights the median home value is $133,500, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $793 per month, which is 14.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,192 a month in housing costs.
Jackson Heights median household income
The median household income in Jackson Heights is $39,403 and the income per person is $25,118. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Jackson Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 446
- Owner-occupied
- 74.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.4%
- Vacant
- 26.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.43
Jackson Heights demographics
- Population
- 794
- Median age
- 57.5
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 327
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackson Heights ›
Education in Jackson Heights
1.9% of adults 25 and older in Jackson Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 0.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jackson Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 84%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.2%
Jackson Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Heights | 794 | $39,403 | $133,500 | $793 |
| Kinston | 19,505 | $36,878 | $119,300 | $867 |
| Deep Run | 662 | $54,602 | $73,400 | $780 |
| La Grange | 2,756 | $48,078 | $83,800 | $735 |
| Dover | 404 | $37,250 | $131,800 | $929 |
| Pink Hill | 527 | $46,635 | $99,300 | $575 |
| Hookerton | 573 | $34,500 | $78,400 | $717 |
| Walnut Creek | 1,422 | $166,250 | $468,700 | $1,788 |
| Grifton | 2,515 | $36,794 | $152,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Jackson Heights, NC?
The median household income in Jackson Heights is $39,403, 46% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Jackson Heights?
The median home value in Jackson Heights is $133,500, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Jackson Heights?
The median gross rent in Jackson Heights is $793 per month, about 14.3% of household income.
Is Jackson Heights, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the North Carolina median.
What is the median age in Jackson Heights?
The median age in Jackson Heights is 57.5 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Jackson Heights?
The average commute to work in Jackson Heights is 22 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackson Heights?
The unemployment rate in Jackson Heights is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jackson Heights?
1.9% of adults in Jackson Heights 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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