Lake Jackson, Texas

Small Texas city with local appeal

Southwest Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Metro

WhereAtHome Score

77.6

C+

out of 100

Overview

Lake Jackson is a Texas city with a population of approximately 27,768, part of the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $273,775. Median household income is $89,215.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 27,768 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $273,775 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $89,215 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 20.4 minutes
  • Part of the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

27,768

Source: Census ACS

$273,775

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$89,215

Source: Census ACS

20.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

24

Source: Walk Score

103 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Brazoria County (county-level results)

40%
59%
Democrat 63,976
Republican 95,867
Leans R+19.7

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 75/100

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

Income vs Housing 89.7/100

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

Commute Time 71.6/100

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

Crime 50/100

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

Walkability 24/100

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

Purchasing Power 54.2/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 77.6

Location

Lake Jackson, TX (29.0393, -95.4401)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

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