Living in Jackson, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackson · Census data 2020–2024
Jackson has 1,593 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $72,171 (7% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $285,000, the median rent is $1,051/month.
Jackson at a glance
- Population
- 1,593
- Median age
- 42.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $72,171State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $285,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,051/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 76.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Jackson a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 12% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.1%.
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 $285,000, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,051 per month, which is 16.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,794 a month in housing costs.
Jackson median household income
The median household income in Jackson is $72,171 and the income per person is $29,725. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Jackson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 660
- Owner-occupied
- 76.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.4%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.74
Jackson demographics
- Population
- 1,593
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 581
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackson ›
Education in Jackson
14.2% of adults 25 and older in Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jackson
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 82.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Jackson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1,593 | $72,171 | $285,000 | $1,051 |
| New Berlin | 781 | $89,286 | $204,600 | $1,047 |
| Middlecreek | 1,989 | $62,344 | $240,300 | $1,083 |
| Kratzerville | 319 | $76,750 | $233,000 | $1,086 |
| Limestone | 1,894 | $88,281 | $294,200 | $1,192 |
| Kreamer | 491 | $57,065 | $243,800 | $784 |
| Union | 1,607 | $89,250 | $266,900 | $692 |
| Penn | 4,079 | $61,479 | $235,400 | $779 |
| Penns Creek | 823 | $54,142 | $167,500 | $1,100 |
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What is the median household income in Jackson, PA?
The median household income in Jackson is $72,171, 7% 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 $285,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Jackson?
The median gross rent in Jackson is $1,051 per month, about 16.8% of household income.
Is Jackson, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 12% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.1%.
What is the median age in Jackson?
The median age in Jackson is 42.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Jackson?
The average commute to work in Jackson is 22 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackson?
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jackson?
14.2% 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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