In Jackson, Illinois, the median home price is $130,944; median household income is $48,763; the population is 53,064; schools rate 3.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 387.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.3 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Jackson at a glance
Population
53,064
Median Household Income
$48,763
Typical Home Value
$130,944
School District Rating
3.2
Violent Crime Rate
387.0
Avg Commute Time
20.3
About Jackson
Jackson has a population of 53,064. The median home value is $130,944, 56% below the Illinois median. Median household income is $48,763 (42% below the Illinois median). The most populated towns are Carbondale, Murphysboro, and Makanda.
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
16 towns, by population.
Jackson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Jackson?
- Jackson has a population of 53,064 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Jackson?
- The median home value in Jackson is $130,944. 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 $48,763 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Jackson in?
- Jackson is in Illinois.
- How many towns are in Jackson?
- Jackson contains 16 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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