Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
16%
Jacksonville
Jacksonville, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$857
Population
15,338
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Small town with big shopping and recreation
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Situated in the soft hills of East Texas, Jacksonville boasts two nicknames: the “Tomato Capital of the World” and the “Biggest Small Town in Texas.” Jacksonville produces and ships large quantities of tomatoes and honors its reputation with the annual Tomato Fest held each June.
Jacksonville also offers big opportunities for shopping and recreation. Residents enjoy access to downtown shops and specialty stores, as well as vintage boutiques and national retailers. Jacksonville touts plenty of options for outdoor fun with Nichols Green Park, Loves Lookout Park, and the 1,325-acre Lake Jacksonville. The exciting Tops in Texas Rodeo event takes place each year in Jacksonville as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$43,466
Average: $57,144
Education
2,417
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,629
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Jacksonville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Jacksonville, TX is $739 for a studio, $856 for one bedroom, $974 for two bedrooms, and $1,003 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jacksonville has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$856/month
724 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Jacksonville, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
542 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
404 Students
Fred Douglass Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
623 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
615 Students
Public
Grades K-5
666 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
711 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
711 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,331 Students
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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.