At a Glance
Median Income
$75,051
$40,299 per capita
Home Value
$432,600
Zillow: $434,822
Median Rent
$1,397/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
464/100K
1,487/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
12.0% smoking rate
How Jackson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jackson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jackson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jackson residents earn a median household income of $75,051 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,299. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,348 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jackson is $432,600 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $434,822. Median rent is $1,397/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Jackson reports 464 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,487/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Jackson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jackson has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,061
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density1,414/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.8%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,051
Per Capita$40,299
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$2,112M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
Housing
B
Home Value$432,600
Rent$1,397
Ownership59.9%
Zillow$434,822
Housing Units2,387
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent464/100K
Property1,487/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain32.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,196 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute21 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Jackson was founded in 1848.
The median home in Jackson was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.