Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Jackson, WI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,063
Population
8,220
Renter Mix
24% Rent
From water-skiing to snow-skiing, Jackson has it all
Skiing
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Lake
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Outdoors
Minutes from Lake Michigan and just outside the Little Switzerland Ski Area, the village of Jackson offers outdoor fun year-round. The Jackson Marsh Wildlife Area provides a terrific bird-watching, cross-country skiing, fishing, and hiking destination, covering 590 acres. The town is located about 30 miles northwest of Downtown Milwaukee, with I-41 providing a quick commute into the city. For residents who want to work closer to home, Jackson's Industrial Drive is lined with businesses like Accord Manufacturing, Dyne Systems, Supply One, Germantown Iron & Steel, and the USCCA & Delta Defense Fulfillment Center.
The heart of the village, Jackson Park, is the location of many community events, such as the Oktoberfest Beer Garden and the Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt. Other community events include the Raspberry Festival, the Annual Ghoul Gala, and a Kids Fish Derby. Shops and restaurants can be found along Main Street and include Jackson Pub, Latest Edition Saloon, Royal Oak Antiques, Sonya's Rose Creative Florals & Gifts, Coffeeville Company, and Piggly Wiggly.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$92,121
Average: $102,631
Education
2,137
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,544
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Jackson has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Jackson, WI is $1,063 for one bedroom, $1,376 for two bedrooms, and $1,639 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jackson has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,063/month
412 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Jackson, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
321 Students
Public
Grades K-5
321 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cedarburg Environmental Study Area
- Kettle Moraine State Forest Pike Lake Unit
- Homestead Hollow County Park
- Lac Lawrann Conservancy
- Covered Bridge Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Mitchell International
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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 February 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.