Living in Mount Jackson, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mount Jackson · Census data 2020–2024
Mount Jackson has 2,000 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $52,297 (44% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $193,000, the median rent is $984/month.
Mount Jackson at a glance
- Population
- 2,000
- Median age
- 37.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $52,297State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $193,000State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $984/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Mount Jackson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Mount Jackson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mount Jackson the median home value is $193,000, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $984 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,293 a month in housing costs.
Mount Jackson median household income
The median household income in Mount Jackson is $52,297 and the income per person is $28,444. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Mount Jackson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 914
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.40
Mount Jackson demographics
- Population
- 2,000
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 825
- Foreign-born
- 16.1%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mount Jackson ›
Education in Mount Jackson
10.8% of adults 25 and older in Mount Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mount Jackson
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.5%
Mount Jackson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Jackson | 2,000 | $52,297 | $193,000 | $984 |
| Quicksburg | 106 | $89,844 | $173,600 | — |
| Bowmans Crossing | 420 | $62,404 | — | $1,041 |
| Conicville | 446 | $128,167 | $292,900 | — |
| New Market | 2,342 | $51,410 | $272,900 | $919 |
| Edinburg | 1,671 | $56,686 | $231,500 | $1,033 |
| Basye | 1,481 | $74,393 | $297,300 | $1,033 |
| Columbia Furnace | 307 | $34,401 | $300,000 | — |
| Timberville | 3,036 | $59,909 | $231,000 | $970 |
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What is the median household income in Mount Jackson, VA?
The median household income in Mount Jackson is $52,297, 44% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mount Jackson?
The median home value in Mount Jackson is $193,000, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Mount Jackson?
The median gross rent in Mount Jackson is $984 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Mount Jackson, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
What is the median age in Mount Jackson?
The median age in Mount Jackson is 37.2 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Mount Jackson?
The average commute to work in Mount Jackson is 24 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mount Jackson?
The unemployment rate in Mount Jackson is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mount Jackson?
10.8% of adults in Mount 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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