Jackson Heights, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Lenoir County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,002 Population 691/sq mi density
$36,975 Median Income $22,659 per capita
$132,300 Home Value $143,719 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$36,975 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$132,300 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Jackson Heights, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,975
51% below
$22,659 per capita
Home Value
$132,300
53% below
Zillow: $143,719
Median Rent
$742/mo
36% below
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.8%
95% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Jackson Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Jackson Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
49%
Home Value
47%
Rent
64%
Poverty
111%
Bachelor's
5%
Unemployment
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jackson Heights a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jackson Heights residents earn a median household income of $36,975 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,659. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,412 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jackson Heights is $132,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,719. Median rent is $742/month, with 14.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

1.8% of adults in Jackson Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jackson Heights has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population1,002
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density691/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$36,975
Per Capita$22,659
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$3,627M
Avg Weekly Wage$963

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,300
Rent$742
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$143,719
Housing Units559
Rent Burden14.2%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death14,785/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation80 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.8%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute21 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Jackson Heights was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.