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An unemployment rate of 6.21% was measured at the end of 2024.

Last checked 2026-10-0722 sources

Population60,704people1 Jul 2024Official source · Census PEP Vintage 2024 Sub-county Population Estimates (sub-est2024.csv), estimates as of 1 July 2024
Median gross salary (region)4,057EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year Table B20002 — total median earnings; B20017 total checked
Median rent1,424EUR/month31 Dec 2024Municipality figureOfficial source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year Table B25064 — Median Gross Rent (Dollars)
Unemployment rate6.21%31 Dec 2024Municipality figureOfficial source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Jackson?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Jackson.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Jackson recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet15Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan16Official · national market
Median monthly rent1,424 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year Table B25064 — Median Gross Rent (Dollars)9Official · parent municipality
Recorded property crimes170 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Jackson a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker34%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 20–48%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on education · range 48–72%
Student39%strong on cost, weak on education · range 26–52%
Family56%strong on family, weak on education · range 45–67%
Retirement37%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 24–50%

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Jackson is 6.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)4,057 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year Table B20002 — total median earnings; B20017 total checked8Official · parent municipality
Unemployment rate6.21 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official · parent municipality

What does a salary buy in Jackson?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €4,057 (Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year Table B20002, 2024-12-31).
Left over each month€1,658of €3,164 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,164
Rentmedian gross rent, utilities included · US Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter)− €1,424
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²included in the gross rent aboveincl.
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,658
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Jackson. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Jackson. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Physicians per 100,000 residents516.5 per 100,00031 Dec 2023Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release4Official · county

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Jackson when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesJackson highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Jackson highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Jackson4,111
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded violent crimes26 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

Jackson's nearest airport was PHL, 34 km away and offered 122 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport122 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights12Official
Distance to the nearest major airport34 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)PHL3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Jackson. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Jackson.

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Climate and air quality

Jackson's monthly mean temperatures were 0.4°C in January and 24.2°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 93.5 mm in January and 132.6 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.56 · Feb 7.22 · Mar 11.61 · Apr 18.44 · May 23.5 · Jun 27.89 · Jul 30.39 · Aug 29.33 · Sep 25.72 · Oct 19.67 · Nov 13.5 · Dec 8.11 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information11Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.72 · Feb -4.22 · Mar -0.611 · Apr 4.56 · May 9.94 · Jun 14.83 · Jul 18 · Aug 16.89 · Sep 13 · Oct 6.67 · Nov 1.28 · Dec -2.33 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information11Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 0.389 · Feb 1.5 · Mar 5.5 · Apr 11.5 · May 16.72 · Jun 21.33 · Jul 24.17 · Aug 23.11 · Sep 19.39 · Oct 13.17 · Nov 7.39 · Dec 2.89 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information11Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 93.47 · Feb 76.45 · Mar 114.3 · Apr 92.96 · May 95.5 · Jun 110.5 · Jul 132.6 · Aug 135.6 · Sep 112.8 · Oct 110.5 · Nov 87.88 · Dec 116.3 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information11Official · parent municipality

Similar climate. In United States: Allentown ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±2.9 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.9 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.9 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.9 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±3.0 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population60,704 people1 Jul 2024Census PEP Vintage 2024 Sub-county Population Estimates (sub-est2024.csv), estimates as of 1 July 20246Official

Alternatives for people set on Jackson

Nothing here reaches an argued comparison yet: no other published city shares enough metrics with Jackson from the same source, period and grain. What is collected is below.

Cities near Jackson

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Atco 2.3 km away
Rent
1,415 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,123 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Berlin borough 6.6 km away
Rent
1,329 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,250 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2026-08-28
Pine Hill 10.4 km away
Rent
1,304 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,324 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Sicklerville 11.3 km away
Rent
1,447 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,032 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Lindenwold 11.8 km away
Rent
1,091 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Williamstown 13.7 km away
Rent
1,170 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,973 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Echelon 14.0 km away
Rent
1,586 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,369 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Montebello60,693 residentsEncinitas60,736 residentsDearborn Heights60,664 residentsGilroy60,764 residentsPort Charlotte60,625 residentsMeriden60,810 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Jackson?

The median gross salary is 4,057 EUR/month. Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year Table B20002 — total median earnings; B20017 total checked.

What is the unemployment rate in Jackson?

The unemployment rate is 6.21 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many people live in Jackson?

The published population is 60,704 people. Source: Census PEP Vintage 2024 Sub-county Population Estimates (sub-est2024.csv), estimates as of 1 July 2024.

Is Jackson a good place to live?

Jackson may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Jackson?

Atco, Berlin borough, Pine Hill, Clementon borough, Sicklerville are near Jackson. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Jackson (New Jersey), United States: population, rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; version b71be3238b03a2704cf8714e786f3563]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/jackson/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Jackson (New Jersey), United States: population, rent, jobs},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
  version = {b71be3238b03a2704cf8714e786f3563},
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}
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Sources

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  4. Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  5. Bundesagentur fuer Arbeit Entgeltatlas web.arbeitsagentur.de · checked 2026-06-04
  6. Census PEP Vintage 2024 Sub-county Population Estimates (sub-est2024.csv), estimates as of 1 July 2024 ftp2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  7. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year Table B20002 — total median earnings; B20017 total checked Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year Table B20002 · api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-25
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year Table B25064 — Median Gross Rent (Dollars) Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year Table B25064 · api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-25
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb Places (layer 4 incorporated places, layer 5 CDPs; identical query) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-11
  5. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  6. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  7. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  8. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
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