Living in Jackson, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackson · Census data 2020–2024
Jackson has 777 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $49,048 (32% lower than the North Carolina median), the median rent is $947/month.
Jackson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jackson at a glance
- Population
- 777
- Median age
- 42.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $49,048State: $72,388
- Median rent
- $947/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 73.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Jackson a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 22.1%; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Jackson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jackson the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $947 per month, which is 12.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $965 a month in housing costs.
Jackson median household income
The median household income in Jackson is $49,048 and the income per person is $26,888. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Jackson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 402
- Owner-occupied
- 73.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.7%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.10
Jackson demographics
- Population
- 777
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 359
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 13.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackson ›
Education in Jackson
20.5% of adults 25 and older in Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jackson
- Unemployment rate
- 22.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0.7%
- Drive alone
- 86.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.3%
Jackson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 777 | $49,048 | — | $947 |
| Lasker | 152 | $84,792 | $112,500 | — |
| Seaboard | 585 | $25,776 | $91,500 | $508 |
| Garysburg | 572 | $41,333 | $107,600 | $850 |
| South Weldon | 500 | $18,430 | $66,500 | $487 |
| Halifax | 294 | $63,686 | — | $733 |
| Rich Square | 880 | $37,031 | $85,000 | $764 |
| Weldon | 1,642 | $48,350 | $100,500 | $921 |
| Conway | 832 | $36,920 | $106,000 | $594 |
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What is the median household income in Jackson, NC?
The median household income in Jackson is $49,048, 32% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Jackson?
The median gross rent in Jackson is $947 per month, about 12.7% of household income.
Is Jackson, NC a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 22.1%; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
What is the median age in Jackson?
The median age in Jackson is 42.4 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Jackson?
The average commute to work in Jackson is 27 minutes; 0.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackson?
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 22.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jackson?
20.5% 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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