Living in Jackson, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackson · Census data 2020–2024
Jackson has 829 residents with a median age of 56.8. The median household income is $75,167 (4% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $251,600, the median rent is $789/month.
Jackson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jackson at a glance
- Population
- 829
- Median age
- 56.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $75,167State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $251,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $789/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 89.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.8%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Jackson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
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 $251,600, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $789 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,436 a month in housing costs.
Jackson median household income
The median household income in Jackson is $75,167 and the income per person is $36,903. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Jackson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 604
- Owner-occupied
- 89.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.4%
- Vacant
- 42.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.40
42.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Jackson has many vacation and second homes.
Jackson demographics
- Population
- 829
- Median age
- 56.8
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 31.8%
- Households
- 346
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackson ›
Education in Jackson
34.8% of adults 25 and older in Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jackson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Jackson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 829 | $75,167 | $251,600 | $789 |
| Union | 3,670 | $64,615 | $190,100 | $838 |
| Pine Grove Mills | 1,502 | $180,173 | $378,500 | $1,410 |
| Barree | 509 | $84,148 | $232,800 | $679 |
| Belleville | 1,951 | $65,677 | $179,900 | $744 |
| Harris | 5,947 | $103,377 | $425,500 | $1,289 |
| Boalsburg | 4,582 | $100,958 | $413,000 | $1,262 |
| Miller | 459 | $68,438 | $201,600 | $538 |
| Menno | 2,062 | $72,639 | $238,000 | $770 |
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What is the median household income in Jackson, PA?
The median household income in Jackson is $75,167, 4% 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?
The median home value in Jackson is $251,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Jackson?
The median gross rent in Jackson is $789 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Jackson, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Jackson?
The median age in Jackson is 56.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Jackson?
The average commute to work in Jackson is 36 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackson?
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jackson?
34.8% 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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