Median Income
$98,000
30% higher than US avg
Home Value
$695,000
147% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
20.9%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,220
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment
9.1%
153% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
4.7%
62% lower than US avg
How Jasper Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population4,738
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 83%
Economy
B+
Median Income$98,000
Per Capita$56,150
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty4.7%
Commute14 min
Housing
C+
Home Value$695,000
Rent$1,220
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,675
Rent Burden16.7%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
Elevation3,491 ft (1,064 m)
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+32.7%
Graduate+4.5%
Is Jasper a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Jasper receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Jasper offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Jasper is $98,000, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 9.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Jasper is $695,000, making it a premium housing market at 147% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,220 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Education
20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.7% have completed high school.
Jasper has a population of 4,738 with a density of 13 people per square mile. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.3%), with 1.8% Hispanic, 12.8% Asian.
Population
4,738
Total Population
2021 Census
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 74.1% |
| 6% below US avg |
| Spanish | 6.1% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 19.8% |
The median household income in Jasper is $98,000, which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $98,000 |
| 30% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $56,150 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.1% |
| 153% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 14.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 46.2% |
| Public Transit | 2.8% |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
The median home value in Jasper is $695,000, 147% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,220 (5% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $695,000 |
| 147% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,220 |
| 5% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 16.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 50.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.9% |
| Housing Units | 1,675 |
Property Tax