Living in Lake Jackson, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Jackson · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Jackson has 27,974 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $90,938 (16% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $250,100, the median rent is $1,478/month.
Lake Jackson at a glance
- Population
- 27,974
- Median age
- 35.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $90,938State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $250,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,478/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 61.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Lake Jackson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Texas median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Unemployment of 8%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Lake Jackson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Jackson the median home value is $250,100, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,478 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,903 a month in housing costs.
Lake Jackson median household income
The median household income in Lake Jackson is $90,938 and the income per person is $42,090. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Lake Jackson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,532
- Owner-occupied
- 61.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.3%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.60
Lake Jackson demographics
- Population
- 27,974
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 10,725
- Foreign-born
- 6.9%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Jackson ›
Education in Lake Jackson
27.8% of adults 25 and older in Lake Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Jackson
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 85.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Lake Jackson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Jackson | 27,974 | $90,938 | $250,100 | $1,478 |
| Richwood | 4,791 | $88,380 | $249,600 | $1,250 |
| Clute | 10,715 | $70,208 | $271,700 | $1,130 |
| Jones Creek | 2,343 | $72,847 | $182,300 | $1,086 |
| Brazoria | 2,880 | $79,635 | $162,400 | $1,049 |
| Bailey's Prairie | 708 | $87,750 | $396,600 | $1,091 |
| Angleton | 19,972 | $86,712 | $212,900 | $1,141 |
| Freeport | 10,621 | $61,134 | $135,900 | $1,176 |
| Wild Peach Village | 2,502 | $67,250 | $184,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lake Jackson, TX?
The median household income in Lake Jackson is $90,938, 16% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lake Jackson?
The median home value in Lake Jackson is $250,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Lake Jackson?
The median gross rent in Lake Jackson is $1,478 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Lake Jackson, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Texas median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: unemployment of 8%.
What is the median age in Lake Jackson?
The median age in Lake Jackson is 35.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Lake Jackson?
The average commute to work in Lake Jackson is 21 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Jackson?
The unemployment rate in Lake Jackson is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Jackson?
27.8% of adults in Lake 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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