Living in Jackson, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackson · Census data 2020–2024
Jackson has 1,080 residents with a median age of 56.4. The median household income is $75,515 (3% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $260,300, the median rent is $1,078/month.
Jackson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jackson at a glance
- Population
- 1,080
- Median age
- 56.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $75,515State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $260,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,078/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 90.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Jackson a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
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 $260,300, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,078 per month, which is 14.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,683 a month in housing costs.
Jackson median household income
The median household income in Jackson is $75,515 and the income per person is $41,626. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Jackson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 680
- Owner-occupied
- 90.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.6%
- Vacant
- 30.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.29
30.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Jackson has many vacation and second homes.
Jackson demographics
- Population
- 1,080
- Median age
- 56.4
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 30.2%
- Households
- 471
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackson ›
Education in Jackson
21.8% 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
- 2.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 75.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Jackson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1,080 | $75,515 | $260,300 | $1,078 |
| Jackson Center | 172 | $56,406 | $122,800 | $763 |
| Lake Latonka | 651 | $94,167 | $392,600 | — |
| Findley | 2,635 | $90,950 | $191,400 | $1,077 |
| Coolspring | 1,940 | $87,750 | $225,200 | $536 |
| Mercer | 2,006 | $47,054 | $151,200 | $660 |
| Worth | 733 | $81,042 | $193,600 | $833 |
| Wolf Creek | 750 | $67,011 | $245,100 | $1,143 |
| Stoneboro | 785 | $50,625 | $112,700 | $847 |
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What is the median household income in Jackson, PA?
The median household income in Jackson is $75,515, 3% 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 $260,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Jackson?
The median gross rent in Jackson is $1,078 per month, about 14.5% of household income.
Is Jackson, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Jackson?
The median age in Jackson is 56.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Jackson?
The average commute to work in Jackson is 33 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackson?
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jackson?
21.8% 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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