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Cost of Living in Jackson County, IN

Population 46,660 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,004
Median home value$178,300
Median household income$70,262

The median rent in Jackson County, IN is $1,004/month, 5% lower than the Indiana median and 29% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $178,300, 46% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $70,262 a year, 2% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 17.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $40,160/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $902/mo

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Jackson County vs. Indiana vs. U.S.

Jackson CountyIndianaU.S.
Median rent$1,004$1,062$1,413
Median home value$178,300$218,200$332,700
Median household income$70,262$71,957$80,734
Homeownership rate73.2%70.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher20.3%29.5%35.7%
Poverty rate12.3%12.3%12.5%
Unemployment rate2.6%4.3%5.2%
Work from home4.5%10.7%15.1%
Median age38.438.138.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Jackson County, IN?

The median gross rent in Jackson County, IN is $1,004 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Jackson County, IN?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $40,160 a year in gross income.

Is Jackson County, IN expensive to live in?

Rent there is 29% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.5 times the median household income.

Other counties in Indiana

Marion County, INRent $1,153 · Income $66,346Lake County, INRent $1,131 · Income $71,493Allen County, INRent $1,021 · Income $70,737Hamilton County, INRent $1,574 · Income $121,530St. Joseph County, INRent $1,062 · Income $66,868Elkhart County, INRent $1,047 · Income $68,561

Counties with a similar cost of living

Clinton County, MORent $1,008 · Income $70,627St. Louis County, MNRent $1,013 · Income $70,069Cassia County, IDRent $1,000 · Income $70,830Ford County, KSRent $1,010 · Income $70,781Nelson County, KYRent $1,008 · Income $69,562Clinton County, NYRent $1,003 · Income $71,224

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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