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Cost of Living in Jackson County, TX

Population 15,152 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,065
Median home value$203,900
Median household income$65,414

The median rent in Jackson County, TX is $1,065/month, 24% lower than the Texas median and 25% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $203,900, 39% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $65,414 a year, 17% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 19.5%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $42,600/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,031/mo

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Jackson County vs. Texas vs. U.S.

Jackson CountyTexasU.S.
Median rent$1,065$1,403$1,413
Median home value$203,900$283,800$332,700
Median household income$65,414$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate70.8%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher16.6%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate14.1%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.3%5.3%5.2%
Work from home7.8%14.4%15.1%
Median age41.735.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Jackson County, TX?

The median gross rent in Jackson County, TX is $1,065 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $42,600 a year in gross income.

Is Jackson County, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 25% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.1 times the median household income.

Other counties in Texas

Harris County, TXRent $1,401 · Income $74,983Dallas County, TXRent $1,565 · Income $76,547Tarrant County, TXRent $1,547 · Income $84,207Bexar County, TXRent $1,354 · Income $72,341Travis County, TXRent $1,744 · Income $99,611Collin County, TXRent $1,859 · Income $121,600

Counties with a similar cost of living

Alamance County, NCRent $1,064 · Income $65,651Terrebonne Parish, LARent $1,065 · Income $64,836Iron County, UTRent $1,065 · Income $66,247Lee County, ALRent $1,058 · Income $65,824Grays Harbor County, WARent $1,062 · Income $64,414Cuyahoga County, OHRent $1,060 · Income $64,468

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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