Living in Jackson, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackson · Census data 2020–2024
Jackson has 6,231 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $53,538 (25% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $153,600, the median rent is $759/month.
Jackson at a glance
- Population
- 6,231
- Median age
- 35State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $53,538State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $153,600State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $759/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 57.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.3%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Jackson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 18.7%.
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 $153,600, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $759 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,184 a month in housing costs.
Jackson median household income
The median household income in Jackson is $53,538 and the income per person is $37,759. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Jackson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,024
- Owner-occupied
- 57.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.2%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.22
Jackson demographics
- Population
- 6,231
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 2,781
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackson ›
Education in Jackson
18.3% of adults 25 and older in Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jackson
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Jackson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 6,231 | $53,538 | $153,600 | $759 |
| Coalton | 588 | $45,955 | $55,600 | $567 |
| Wellston | 5,452 | $56,193 | $124,000 | $534 |
| Hamden | 796 | $46,711 | $99,600 | $757 |
| Oak Hill | 1,545 | $44,821 | $94,600 | $795 |
| Richmond Dale | 473 | $64,438 | $87,000 | — |
| South Webster | 873 | $60,417 | $113,100 | $652 |
| McArthur | 2,110 | $49,439 | $187,200 | $554 |
| Wilkesville | 101 | $50,313 | $70,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Jackson, OH?
The median household income in Jackson is $53,538, 25% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $153,600, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Jackson?
The median gross rent in Jackson is $759 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Jackson, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 18.7%.
What is the median age in Jackson?
The median age in Jackson is 35 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Jackson?
The average commute to work in Jackson is 16 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackson?
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jackson?
18.3% 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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