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Is Jackson, GA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$86051% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$49,817about $4,151/month · 43% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$168,40049% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $34,400 a year. That is $17 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Georgia. It is number 16 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Jackson
$860
Conley
$1,330
Waynesboro
$930
Adel
$1,020
Oakwood
$1,740
Sandersville
$853
Temple
$1,399

How much do households earn in Jackson?

Under $25k
20.3%
$25k–50k
43.6%
$50k–100k
21.7%
$100k–150k
6.9%
$150k+
3.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 10.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Jackson

SizeJacksonU.S. average
2 bedrooms$819$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,480$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Jackson overall?

Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).

Housing
89
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
93
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Jackson, so the Georgia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Jackson

🏛️ Property tax$1,616a year · 0.96% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$173a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Jackson

Commute to work21.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree14.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home53%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line19.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jackson?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $308 a month less.

Renting
$860
Owning
$1,168

Owning assumes a typical $168,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,840 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Jackson, GA?

Renting in Jackson costs a median of about $860 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.

How much do I need to make to live in Jackson?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $34,400 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Jackson cheap or expensive?

Jackson is rated OK: rent takes 20.7% of the typical household income of $49,817. It ranks 16th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Jackson?

The median homeowner in Jackson pays $1,616 a year in property taxes, about 0.96% of the median home value.

Is Jackson more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Jackson?

The median home value in Jackson is $168,400, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

5,741 people live in Jackson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.