salaryRent is lower than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,120 a year. That is $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 205 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lake Jackson?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lake Jackson
| Size | Lake Jackson | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,041 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,367 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,596 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,826 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,454 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lake Jackson overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Lake Jackson, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lake Jackson
Life in Lake Jackson
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lake Jackson?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $307 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $250,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,010 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lake Jackson, TX?
Renting in Lake Jackson costs a median of about $1,428 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Lake Jackson?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,120 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lake Jackson cheap or expensive?
Lake Jackson is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.5% of the typical household income of $98,077. It ranks 205th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lake Jackson?
The median homeowner in Lake Jackson pays $3,804 a year in property taxes, about 1.52% of the median home value.
Is Lake Jackson more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Lake Jackson?
The median home value in Lake Jackson is $250,100, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
27,974 people live in Lake Jackson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.