In Jackson, Louisiana, the median home price is $119,154, compared with the Louisiana median of $211,928; median household income is $44,925; the population is 14,884; schools rate 5.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 143.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.9 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Jackson at a glance
Population
14,884
Median Household Income
$44,925
Typical Home Value
$119,154
School District Rating
5.0
Violent Crime Rate
143.1
Avg Commute Time
23.9
About Jackson
Jackson has a population of 14,884. The median home value is $119,154, 44% below the Louisiana median. Median household income is $44,925 (26% below the Louisiana median). The most populated towns are District 2, District 6, and District 1.
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
7 towns, by population.
County rankings in Louisiana
Every county in Louisiana, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- 01Cheapest home pricesCheapest Counties to Buy a House in Louisiana
- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Louisiana
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Louisiana by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Louisiana
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Louisiana
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Louisiana
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Louisiana
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Louisiana
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Louisiana
- 10Best school ratingsLouisiana School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Louisiana
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Louisiana
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Louisiana
Jackson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Jackson?
- Jackson has a population of 14,884 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Jackson?
- The median home value in Jackson is $119,154. 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 $44,925 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Jackson in?
- Jackson is in Louisiana.
- How many towns are in Jackson?
- Jackson contains 7 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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