Living in Jackson, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackson · Census data 2020–2024
Jackson has 1,712 residents with a median age of 47.9. The median household income is $95,515 (23% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $239,500, the median rent is $927/month.
Jackson at a glance
- Population
- 1,712
- Median age
- 47.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $95,515State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $239,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $927/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 91.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Jackson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
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 $239,500, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $927 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,733 a month in housing costs.
Jackson median household income
The median household income in Jackson is $95,515 and the income per person is $43,398. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Jackson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 792
- Owner-occupied
- 91.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.1%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.29
Jackson demographics
- Population
- 1,712
- Median age
- 47.9
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 26.3%
- Households
- 749
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackson ›
Education in Jackson
23.8% of adults 25 and older in Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jackson
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.8%
Jackson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1,712 | $95,515 | $239,500 | $927 |
| Elizabethville | 1,350 | $68,864 | $174,300 | $825 |
| Washington | 2,137 | $80,682 | $233,500 | $718 |
| Jefferson | 484 | $111,875 | $242,000 | $829 |
| Lykens | 1,878 | $73,318 | $107,300 | $804 |
| Wiconisco | 1,050 | $68,438 | $116,700 | $890 |
| Wayne | 1,294 | $122,417 | $298,100 | $775 |
| Berrysburg | 301 | $61,964 | $153,800 | — |
| Wiconsico | 734 | $71,250 | $97,400 | $1,063 |
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What is the median household income in Jackson, PA?
The median household income in Jackson is $95,515, 23% higher 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?
The median home value in Jackson is $239,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Jackson?
The median gross rent in Jackson is $927 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is Jackson, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
What is the median age in Jackson?
The median age in Jackson is 47.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Jackson?
The average commute to work in Jackson is 32 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackson?
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jackson?
23.8% 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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