Living in Jackson, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackson · Census data 2020–2024
Jackson has 68,435 residents with a median age of 35.5. The median household income is $53,032 (24% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $217,800, the median rent is $1,145/month.
Jackson at a glance
- Population
- 68,435
- Median age
- 35.5State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $53,032State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $217,800State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,145/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 51.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Jackson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 22.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Jackson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jackson the median home value is $217,800, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,145 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,491 a month in housing costs.
Jackson median household income
The median household income in Jackson is $53,032 and the income per person is $31,372. 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Jackson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 30,324
- Owner-occupied
- 51.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.8%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.34
Jackson demographics
- Population
- 68,435
- Median age
- 35.5
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 27,541
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackson ›
Education in Jackson
27.8% of adults 25 and older in Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jackson
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 71.7%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Jackson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 68,435 | $53,032 | $217,800 | $1,145 |
| Three Way | 2,008 | $88,125 | $250,700 | $1,646 |
| Medina | 5,407 | $107,807 | $287,200 | $1,206 |
| Gadsden | 459 | $60,139 | $153,700 | $775 |
| Beech Bluff | 437 | $69,034 | $162,100 | — |
| Humboldt | 7,787 | $52,917 | $102,300 | $742 |
| Pinson | 565 | $53,984 | $108,200 | — |
| Medon | 201 | $71,250 | $153,100 | — |
| Bells | 2,373 | $56,027 | $169,000 | $1,001 |
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What is the median household income in Jackson, TN?
The median household income in Jackson is $53,032, 24% lower than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (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 $217,800, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Jackson?
The median gross rent in Jackson is $1,145 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Jackson, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 22.2%.
What is the median age in Jackson?
The median age in Jackson is 35.5 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Jackson?
The average commute to work in Jackson is 18 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackson?
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jackson?
27.8% 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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