At a Glance
Median Income
$89,623
$41,239 per capita
Home Value
$248,900
Zillow: $272,839
Median Rent
$1,417/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
293/100K
1,758/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
13.2% smoking rate
How Lake Jackson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Jackson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Jackson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Jackson residents earn a median household income of $89,623 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,239. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,858 business establishments, including 727 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Jackson is $248,900 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,839. Median rent is $1,417/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Lake Jackson reports 293 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,758/100K. The murder rate is 10.9/100K.
Education
28.6% of adults in Lake Jackson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Jackson has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population27,902
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density1,413/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$89,623
Per Capita$41,239
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$23,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
A+
Home Value$248,900
Rent$1,417
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$272,839
Housing Units11,446
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent293/100K
Property1,758/100K
Murder10.9/100K
Assault192/100K
Burglary141/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Jackson was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Texas Gulf Coast Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 727 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.