Living in Jacksonville, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jacksonville · Census data 2020–2024
Jacksonville has 2,991 residents with a median age of 55. The median household income is $90,341 (9% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $649,200, the median rent is $1,615/month.
Jacksonville at a glance
- Population
- 2,991
- Median age
- 55State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $90,341State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $649,200State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,615/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 64.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.4%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Jacksonville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Oregon median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Home values 36% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Jacksonville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jacksonville the median home value is $649,200, 95% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,615 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,845 a month in housing costs.
Jacksonville median household income
The median household income in Jacksonville is $90,341 and the income per person is $58,277. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Jacksonville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,698
- Owner-occupied
- 64.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.7%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.04
Jacksonville demographics
- Population
- 2,991
- Median age
- 55
- Under 18
- 15.1%
- 65 and older
- 35.1%
- Households
- 1,466
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jacksonville ›
Education in Jacksonville
45.4% of adults 25 and older in Jacksonville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 24.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jacksonville
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.7%
Jacksonville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 2,991 | $90,341 | $649,200 | $1,615 |
| Central Point | 19,216 | $86,058 | $389,100 | $1,364 |
| Medford | 86,315 | $73,230 | $417,100 | $1,376 |
| Ruch | 1,151 | $83,700 | $400,500 | $1,907 |
| Phoenix | 4,390 | $66,508 | $415,300 | $1,225 |
| Gold Hill | 1,288 | $56,359 | $340,500 | $1,471 |
| Foots Creek | 1,110 | $73,786 | $474,200 | — |
| White City | 10,750 | $71,175 | $302,400 | $1,379 |
| Talent | 6,254 | $62,543 | $405,300 | $1,579 |
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What is the median household income in Jacksonville, OR?
The median household income in Jacksonville is $90,341, 9% higher than the Oregon median of $83,011 (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 $649,200, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Jacksonville?
The median gross rent in Jacksonville is $1,615 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Jacksonville, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Oregon median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: home values 36% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Jacksonville?
The median age in Jacksonville is 55 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Jacksonville?
The average commute to work in Jacksonville is 17 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jacksonville?
The unemployment rate in Jacksonville is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jacksonville?
45.4% 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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