Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
19%
Jackson, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,990
Population
57,374
Renter Mix
18% Rent
Your home for all seasons
Location
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Theme Parks
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Wooded
With its tree-lined streets and large homes on large, landscaped lots, Jackson is an attractive town located about 26 miles southeast of Trenton. The town enjoys a robust tourism industry, home to Six Flags Great Adventure. This theme park is home to the world's tallest roller coaster, Kingda Ka. The roller coast is 45 stories (456 feet) high and goes from 0 to 128 mph in 3.5 seconds. Next to Six Flags Great Adventure, Safari Off Road Adventure takes visitors on an off-road adventure along 350 acres that's home to 1,200 animals from six continents.
Jackson's location is ideal, roughly halfway between Trenton and the Jersey Shore, with less than 30 minutes to both. New York City is about an hour away, accessible via I-95 or the Garden State Parkway. Bus service is also available. In addition to the theme parks, Jackson is home to the Metedeconk National Golf Club, the Pine Barrens Golf Club, Eagle Ridge Golf Club, and the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area.
Explore the City
Traditional-style homes on spacious lots are common in Jackson neighborhoods.
Golfers enjoy scenic fairways at Metedeconk National Golf Club in Jackson.
Jackson Plaza offers retail shopping and dining along Route 9 in Jackson.
New townhome communities in Jackson provide modern layouts and amenities.
Woolley’s Fish Market near Jackson offers fresh seafood daily.
Freehold Raceway Mall near Jackson offers major retailers and dining options.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$100,048
Average: $120,140
Education
15,606
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
28,390
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Jackson has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Jackson, NJ is $1,990 for one bedroom, $2,453 for two bedrooms, and $2,401 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jackson has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,990/month
731 Sq Ft
House
$3,642/month
1,384 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Forest Resource Education Center
- Lake Shenandoah County Park
- Ocean County Park
- Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.