The Town FilesJackson, New York
Town in Washington County · population 1,723 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $235,400
- Household income
- $77,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 72 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 56.9
Jackson is a town of 1,723 people in Washington County, New York. The median home is worth $235,400, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks quieter than 90% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 88% of New York towns, better for cycling than 83% of New York towns.
How Jackson ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jackson is worth $235,400, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $77,375, which is more affordable than 45% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,139 a month. 91.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jackson | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,400 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,139 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $77,375 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.9% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 24.7% | — |
Who lives in Jackson
| People | Jackson | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.4% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 14.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 11.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.0% | — |
| Work from home | 11.1% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 34.2 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.5% | 91.1% |
Weather in Jackson
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 11.3°F. About 43.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 72.2 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 156 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jackson since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F1, struck on April 27, 1994 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 27, 1994.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| August 31, 2011 | Hurricane | DR-4020: Hurricane Irene |
| March 4, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1827: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 14,838 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,139 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Jackson itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Towns near Jackson
- Cambridge, NY3.6 mi · 1,788 people · home $193,800
- Greenwich, NY5.7 mi · 1,651 people · home $209,500
- Cambridge, NY5.9 mi · 1,952 people · home $300,300
- Salem, NY6.3 mi · 2,612 people · home $196,000
- Greenwich, NY6.6 mi · 4,868 people · home $241,900
- White Creek, NY6.8 mi · 3,275 people · home $202,600
- Salem, NY7.0 mi · 811 people · home $182,300
- Arlington, VT8.2 mi · 2,457 people · home $318,500
Jackson questions
Is Jackson, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jackson scores better for retirees than 81% of New York towns and quieter than 90%. 33.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.9).
How much does a house cost in Jackson?
The median owner-occupied home in Jackson is valued at $235,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,375, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,139 a month.
What is the weather like in Jackson?
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 11.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.4 inches of precipitation a year and 72.2 inches of snow.
Does Jackson get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jackson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on April 27, 1994. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)