Living in Jackson, Pennsylvania

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

Jackson has 403 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $87,868 (13% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $235,700.

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

Jackson at a glance

Population
403
Median age
37.4State: 40.9
Median household income
$87,868State: $77,971
Median home value
$235,700State: $254,500
Homeowners
92.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18%
Average commute
29 min

Is Jackson a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 9.4%.

Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.

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 $235,700, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Jackson$235,700
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Jackson median household income

The median household income in Jackson is $87,868 and the income per person is $36,807. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Jackson$87,868
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Jackson: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
210
Owner-occupied
92.7%
Renter-occupied
7.3%
Vacant
28.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1965
Average household size
2.67

Jackson demographics

Population
403
Median age
37.4
Under 18
21.3%
65 and older
19.1%
Households
151
Foreign-born
1.2%
Veterans
7.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White93.1%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Jackson

18% of adults 25 and older in Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Jackson18%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Jackson

Unemployment rate
4.7%State: 5.3%
Average commute
29 minState: 26 min
Work from home
6.1%
Drive alone
77.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
5.6%
Homes with broadband
85.4%

Jackson vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Jackson403$87,868$235,700—
Liberty268$45,625$118,800$788
Lewis988$65,962$161,100$938
Cogan House826$75,833$214,100$790
McIntyre406$61,071$150,000$964
Pine293$96,500—$863
Union1,007$81,771$184,800—
Arnot430$93,750$121,900$975
Bloss456$95,104$125,800$900

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Living in Jackson: FAQ

What is the median household income in Jackson, PA?

The median household income in Jackson is $87,868, 13% 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 $235,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

Is Jackson, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.

What is the median age in Jackson?

The median age in Jackson is 37.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Jackson?

The average commute to work in Jackson is 29 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Jackson?

The unemployment rate in Jackson is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Jackson?

18% 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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