In Jackson, North Carolina, the median home price is $452,226, compared with the North Carolina median of $343,331; median household income is $55,815; the population is 43,771; schools rate 6.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 219.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Jackson at a glance
Population
43,771
Median Household Income
$55,815
Typical Home Value
$452,226
School District Rating
6.1
Violent Crime Rate
219.6
Avg Commute Time
20.2
About Jackson
Jackson has a population of 43,771. The median home value is $452,226, 32% above the North Carolina median. Median household income is $55,815 (23% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Cullowhee, Sylva, and Qualla.
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
15 towns, by population.
County rankings in North Carolina
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Jackson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Jackson?
- Jackson has a population of 43,771 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Jackson?
- The median home value in Jackson is $452,226. 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 $55,815 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Jackson in?
- Jackson is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Jackson?
- Jackson contains 15 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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