Living in Jackson Center, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackson Center · Census data 2020–2024

Jackson Center has 172 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $56,406 (28% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $122,800, the median rent is $763/month.

Jackson Center is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Jackson Center at a glance

Population
172
Median age
43.5State: 40.9
Median household income
$56,406State: $77,971
Median home value
$122,800State: $254,500
Median rent
$763/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
89.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
Average commute
21 min

Is Jackson Center a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 11%.

Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Pennsylvania median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Jackson Center

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jackson Center the median home value is $122,800, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $763 per month, which is 15% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,042 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Jackson Center$122,800
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Jackson Center$763
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Jackson Center median household income

The median household income in Jackson Center is $56,406 and the income per person is $30,392. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Jackson Center$56,406
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Jackson Center: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
102
Owner-occupied
89.6%
Renter-occupied
10.4%
Vacant
24.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1949
Average household size
2.23

Jackson Center demographics

Population
172
Median age
43.5
Under 18
21.5%
65 and older
21.5%
Households
77
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
5.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackson Center ›

Education in Jackson Center

15.5% of adults 25 and older in Jackson Center have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Jackson Center15.5%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Jackson Center

Unemployment rate
2.6%State: 5.3%
Average commute
21 minState: 26 min
Work from home
12.2%
Drive alone
71.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
6.8%
Homes with broadband
89.6%

Jackson Center vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Jackson Center172$56,406$122,800$763
Jackson1,080$75,515$260,300$1,078
Lake Latonka651$94,167$392,600—
Stoneboro785$50,625$112,700$847
Coolspring1,940$87,750$225,200$536
Worth733$81,042$193,600$833
Lake702$56,250$212,000$650
Findley2,635$90,950$191,400$1,077
Mercer2,006$47,054$151,200$660

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Living in Jackson Center: FAQ

What is the median household income in Jackson Center, PA?

The median household income in Jackson Center is $56,406, 28% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Jackson Center?

The median home value in Jackson Center is $122,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Jackson Center?

The median gross rent in Jackson Center is $763 per month, about 15% of household income.

Is Jackson Center, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Pennsylvania median.

What is the median age in Jackson Center?

The median age in Jackson Center is 43.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Jackson Center?

The average commute to work in Jackson Center is 21 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Jackson Center?

The unemployment rate in Jackson Center is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Jackson Center?

15.5% of adults in Jackson Center 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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