Living in Jackson, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackson · Census data 2020–2024
Jackson has 1,870 residents with a median age of 59.8. The median household income is $39,634 (43% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $199,800, the median rent is $541/month.
Jackson at a glance
- Population
- 1,870
- Median age
- 59.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $39,634State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $199,800State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $541/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 75%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Jackson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the South Carolina median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Jackson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jackson the median home value is $199,800, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $541 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,329 a month in housing costs.
Jackson median household income
The median household income in Jackson is $39,634 and the income per person is $30,184. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Jackson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,090
- Owner-occupied
- 75%
- Renter-occupied
- 25%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 1.82
Jackson demographics
- Population
- 1,870
- Median age
- 59.8
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 32.8%
- Households
- 1,026
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackson ›
Education in Jackson
16.1% of adults 25 and older in Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jackson
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 59.6%
Jackson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1,870 | $39,634 | $199,800 | $541 |
| New Ellenton | 2,837 | $58,476 | $174,200 | $691 |
| Beech Island | 1,578 | $36,027 | $116,800 | $1,207 |
| Langley | 1,310 | $53,646 | $99,100 | $871 |
| Gloverville | 2,505 | $52,197 | $89,800 | $1,204 |
| Clearwater | 3,319 | $51,731 | $158,100 | $735 |
| Burnettown | 3,135 | $50,347 | $189,800 | $932 |
| Aiken | 32,521 | $76,746 | $286,800 | $1,180 |
| Warrenville | 1,042 | $53,418 | $75,500 | $1,302 |
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What is the median household income in Jackson, SC?
The median household income in Jackson is $39,634, 43% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (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 $199,800, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Jackson?
The median gross rent in Jackson is $541 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Jackson, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the South Carolina median.
What is the median age in Jackson?
The median age in Jackson is 59.8 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Jackson?
The average commute to work in Jackson is 21 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackson?
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jackson?
16.1% 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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