In Jackson, Alabama, the median home price is $196,414, compared with the Alabama median of $232,587; median household income is $51,908; the population is 53,053; schools rate 6.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 101.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 27.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Jackson at a glance
Population
53,053
Median Household Income
$51,908
Typical Home Value
$196,414
School District Rating
6.6
Violent Crime Rate
101.7
Avg Commute Time
27.3
About Jackson
Jackson has a population of 53,053. The median home value is $196,414, 16% below the Alabama median. Median household income is $51,908 (19% below the Alabama median). The most populated towns are Scottsboro, Section, and Long Island.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Jackson
8 towns, by population.
County rankings in Alabama
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Jackson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Jackson?
- Jackson has a population of 53,053 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Jackson?
- The median home value in Jackson is $196,414. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Jackson?
- Median household income in Jackson is $51,908 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Jackson in?
- Jackson is in Alabama.
- How many towns are in Jackson?
- Jackson contains 8 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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