In Jackson, Tennessee, the median home price is $238,118, compared with the Tennessee median of $342,678; median household income is $47,951; the population is 12,029; schools rate 5.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 170.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 33.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Jackson at a glance
Population
12,029
Median Household Income
$47,951
Typical Home Value
$238,118
School District Rating
5.4
Violent Crime Rate
170.2
Avg Commute Time
33.4
About Jackson
Jackson has a population of 12,029. The median home value is $238,118, 31% below the Tennessee median. Median household income is $47,951 (31% below the Tennessee median). The most populated towns are District 4, District 3, 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
6 towns, by population.
County rankings in Tennessee
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Jackson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Jackson?
- Jackson has a population of 12,029 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Jackson?
- The median home value in Jackson is $238,118. 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 $47,951 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Jackson in?
- Jackson is in Tennessee.
- How many towns are in Jackson?
- Jackson contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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