Cost of Living in Jackson, MN
Population 3,298 · Minnesota · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Jackson sits on the smaller end of the Minnesota city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.
Jackson lies roughly 85 miles east of the nearest major metro, Sioux Falls — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 56% lower than Sioux Falls' $271,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Jackson
The median home value in Jackson is $118,900 — 61% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $702/month, 47% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,328/year is 23% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Minnesota's top state income tax rate is 9.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.4%. The climate averages highs of 54.7°F and lows of 34.6°F. Overall, Jackson has a cost of living index of 45 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 55% less expensive.
Jackson has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 23 | 28 | 41 | 56 | 69 | 79 | 81 | 79 | 73 | 59 | 42 | 28 |
| Low °F | 7 | 11 | 23 | 34 | 46 | 57 | 60 | 57 | 49 | 36 | 23 | 12 |
| Precip" | 0.56 | 0.46 | 1.45 | 3.13 | 4.50 | 4.57 | 3.76 | 3.31 | 3.14 | 2.47 | 1.37 | 0.54 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Jackson, MN?
Jackson has a cost index of 45 (100 = national average). It is 55% below the national average.
What is average rent in Jackson, MN?
The median gross rent in Jackson is $702 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Jackson?
The median home value in Jackson is $118,900 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Jackson?
The median household income in Jackson is $57,328 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Jackson, MN?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Jackson is 7.4%. The Minnesota state income tax top rate is 9.8%.
Is Jackson, MN affordable?
Yes, Jackson is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 45 — about 55% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Jackson?
Jackson has average high temperatures of 54.7°F and average lows of 34.6°F. Annual precipitation is 29.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Jackson at a Glance
- Population
- 3,298
- Median Income
- $57,328
- Home Value
- $118,900
- Median Rent
- $702/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 54.7°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.4%
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