About Jackson County

Jackson is a county in the Asheville Metropolitan area. It has a population of 42,388 and a population density of 88, which is 7% below the national average. It has a median age of 39, which is 5 years below the Asheville Metro median age and same as the national average.


Jackson County has a median home value of $402,306, which is 4% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,092 is 40% below the metro average rent and 48% below the national average rent The average household income in Jackson County is $51,482 , which is 24% below the Metro average household income and 34% below the national average of household income.

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$402,306Median Home Value
$421,193 Asheville Metro Area
$1,092Median Rent
$1,833 Asheville Metro Area
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Jackson County's population is made up of 45% married, 36% single, 12% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 39%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 28%. Homeowners make up 62% of the population in Jackson County.

42,388Population
417,202 Asheville Metro Area
88Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
39 Median Age
44 Asheville Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Jackson County is $31,384. The Median Household Income is $51,482

$31,384Income Per Capita
$40,166 Asheville Metro Area
$51,482Median Household Income
$67,837 Asheville Metro Area
19% Poverty Rate
12% Asheville Metro Area
6% Unemployment Rate
3% Asheville Metro Area
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Amenities in Jackson County
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$402,306Median Home Value
$421,193 Asheville Metro Area
$1,092Median Rent
$1,833 Asheville Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Asheville Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
38%
Home Owners
62%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
717
Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Cullowhee Township crime index is 101 which is higher than the national average.

101
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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