Apartments for rent in Jackson, GA

The small town of Jackson, Georgia is home to slightly less than 5,000 people. Young professionals should fit right in, as they account for an above-average 19% of the population, while middle-aged professionals appear in smaller numbers. With an average age of just over 36, the town's population skews younger than most cities in Georgia. In terms of housing, residents are fairly evenly split between renting (51%) and owning (49%) their home, driven in part by a relatively reasonable average rent that is $257/month lower than the state average. Over the course of a year, renters in Jackson will save around $3,100 compared to the state average.

Jackson has an average commute time of about 27 minutes. Many residents (36%) drive their own vehicle to work, while public transportation isn't used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Many Jackson residents work in one of three industries: retail, healthcare, and entertainment. Combined, these industries make up 20% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 5% of residents work in sales, making it the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of around $42,000, Jackson workers bring in less than the average Georgia resident. Jackson's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average, Jackson has a large concentration of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or GED (27%). Further, 7% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.