Jackson, Tennessee

Tennessee community balancing growth and livability

Southeast Jackson, TN Metro

WhereAtHome Score

71

C-

out of 100

Overview

Jackson is a Tennessee city with a population of approximately 68,264, part of the Jackson, TN metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $227,021. Median household income is $48,058.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 68,264 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $227,021 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $48,058 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 16.8 minutes
  • Part of the Jackson, TN metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

68,264

Source: Census ACS

$227,021

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$48,058

Source: Census ACS

16.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

22

Source: Walk Score

93 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Madison County (county-level results)

40%
59%
Democrat 16,115
Republican 23,385
Leans R+18.2

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 90.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 58.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 82.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 22/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 71

Location

Jackson, TN (35.6102, -88.8140)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.