Living in Jackson, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackson · Census data 2020–2024
Jackson has 9,317 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $84,241 (8% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $247,600, the median rent is $1,661/month.
Jackson at a glance
- Population
- 9,317
- Median age
- 47.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $84,241State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $247,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,661/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Jackson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Jackson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jackson the median home value is $247,600, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,661 per month, which is 43.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,617 a month in housing costs.
Jackson median household income
The median household income in Jackson is $84,241 and the income per person is $43,485. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Jackson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,928
- Owner-occupied
- 81.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.4%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.44
Jackson demographics
- Population
- 9,317
- Median age
- 47.2
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 29.8%
- Households
- 3,771
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackson ›
Education in Jackson
21.2% of adults 25 and older in Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jackson
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 82.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.1%
Jackson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 9,317 | $84,241 | $247,600 | $1,661 |
| West Myerstown | 1,465 | $75,149 | $293,800 | $1,098 |
| Myerstown | 3,124 | $59,057 | $186,300 | $1,221 |
| Mount Aetna | 544 | $81,023 | $333,900 | — |
| Avon | 1,397 | $65,800 | $215,200 | $782 |
| Richland | 1,547 | $93,900 | $207,300 | $1,051 |
| Hebron | 1,125 | $79,769 | $163,100 | $1,528 |
| Stouchsburg | 452 | $81,750 | $216,700 | $950 |
| North Lebanon | 12,111 | $83,690 | $234,300 | $1,116 |
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What is the median household income in Jackson, PA?
The median household income in Jackson is $84,241, 8% 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 $247,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Jackson?
The median gross rent in Jackson is $1,661 per month, about 43.9% of household income.
Is Jackson, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
What is the median age in Jackson?
The median age in Jackson is 47.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Jackson?
The average commute to work in Jackson is 24 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackson?
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jackson?
21.2% 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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