At a Glance
Median Income
$95,960
$52,288 per capita
Home Value
$295,600
Zillow: $427,660
Median Rent
$1,123/mo
17.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
25/100K
149/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11.6% 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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jackson residents earn a median household income of $95,960 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,288. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,910 business establishments, including 294 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jackson is $295,600 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $427,660. Median rent is $1,123/month, with 17.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Jackson reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 149/100K.
Education
35.4% of adults in Jackson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jackson has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,882
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density2,037/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,960
Per Capita$52,288
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$9,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
A+
Home Value$295,600
Rent$1,123
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$427,660
Housing Units3,516
Rent Burden17.0%
Crime
F
Violent25/100K
Property149/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,784/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain32.6 in/yr
Elevation902 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Jackson was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 294 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.