Living in Jackson, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackson · Census data 2020–2024
Jackson has 8,955 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $88,589 (14% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $247,700, the median rent is $1,520/month.
Jackson at a glance
- Population
- 8,955
- Median age
- 42.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $88,589State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $247,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,520/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 86.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Jackson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
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 $247,700, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,520 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,725 a month in housing costs.
Jackson median household income
The median household income in Jackson is $88,589 and the income per person is $39,169. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Jackson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,764
- Owner-occupied
- 86.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.2%
- Vacant
- 1.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.41
Jackson demographics
- Population
- 8,955
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 3,719
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackson ›
Education in Jackson
21.7% of adults 25 and older in Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jackson
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 83.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Jackson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 8,955 | $88,589 | $247,700 | $1,520 |
| Spring Grove | 2,433 | $76,620 | $204,000 | $1,135 |
| Paradise | 4,019 | $79,152 | $270,600 | $1,658 |
| North Codorus | 9,228 | $98,061 | $289,800 | $1,532 |
| New Salem | 1,011 | $106,806 | $254,500 | $1,054 |
| West Manchester | 19,262 | $89,146 | $239,000 | $1,343 |
| Weigelstown | 15,485 | $73,722 | $219,500 | $1,385 |
| East Berlin | 1,523 | $73,523 | $242,000 | $1,077 |
| Heidelberg | 3,054 | $113,355 | $312,000 | $1,592 |
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What is the median household income in Jackson, PA?
The median household income in Jackson is $88,589, 14% 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 $247,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Jackson?
The median gross rent in Jackson is $1,520 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Jackson, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
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 28 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackson?
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jackson?
21.7% 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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