Best Places to Live in Jackson, California

Living in Jackson, CA can be an enjoyable experience. With its small-town charm and laid-back atmosphere, the town of Jackson offers a peaceful place to call home. Residents enjoy access to outdoor recreation like hiking, fishing and camping nearby, as well as plenty of local attractions. The downtown area is full of unique shops, restaurants and other businesses that make it easy to find something fun to do or explore. With its excellent schools, friendly people and affordable housing, Jackson really is a great place to live.

State: California
County: Amador County
Metro Area: No Metro Area
City: Jackson

Zip Codes: 95642
Cost of Living: 13.8% higher

Jackson, Ca Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Jackson is 7.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Jackson jobs have increased by 0.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Jackson's cost of living is 13.8% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Jackson's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, October and June are the most pleasant months in Jackson, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Amador county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 60.7% to 36.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Jackson's population is 4,958 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 0.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 32.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Jackson is $435,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 3.6%.

SCHOOLS

Jackson public schools spend $7,892 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 24.3 students per teacher in Jackson. More Education

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Housing Market in Jackson

It's a good time to buy in Jackson. Home Appreciation is up 3.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Jackson is $435,000.

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Reviews for Jackson 5 Reviews

Jackson gets snow - 9/15/2018
I live 16 miles outta Jackson and we get 4 or 5 inches of snow in Jan and Feb so... Read More

fredrick | Volcano, CA | Reply | No Replies

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Motherlode charm - 2/3/2008
Volcano is a charming town in the California gold country, population 100 people. One hotel, one bar, off the beaten path. It is above the fog and below the snow. Once a... Read More

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Observations - 12/31/2007
Jackson, California is a great place to live for retirees. The city and country police and the highway patrol are all over this place. Also, there's all kinds of... Read More

arhill | Mokelumne Hill, CA | Reply | No Replies

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ZIP CODES IN JACKSON, CALIFORNIA

95642

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