Best Places to Live in Jackson township (Owen Cnty), Indiana

College town - South-central Indiana, 45 miles south of Indianapolis. September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Jackson township (Owen County), while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Jackson township (Owen Cnty), IN Housing Market

Lowest Priced Homes	HOMES UNDER $250,000
Most Expensive Listings	HOMES $250,001 to $500,000
Largest Homes	HOMES $500,001 to $750,000
Median Priced Homes	HOMES $750,001 to $1,000,000

Pros
College-town atmosphere
Attractive setting
Nearby recreation

Cons
Low ethnic diversity
Recent employment declines
Housing cost

What Bert Has To Say About Bloomington Metro Area

Bloomington is a true college town, with a large and attractive campus to the northeast of downtown; an area of shops, restaurants, and nightlife serving the student community; and a typically Midwestern town square with a courthouse at the center. Indiana University, founded in 1820 and currently serving some 35,000 students, provides a variety of culture and entertainment and is the dominant factor in the local economy and character. Sports, particularly basketball, are a local obsession. The university is also home to one of the top music schools in the nation. Educational attainment here is among the highest in the state, crime is low, the economy is steady and attitudes are progressive.

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: See Homes
Country: United States
State: Indiana
County: Owen County
Metro Area: Bloomington Metro Area
Political Ideology: Moderately conservative

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Jackson township (Owen Cnty)
Zip Codes: 47868
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 928 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Jackson township (Owen Cnty) is 4.3% (U.S. avg. is 3.7%). Recent job growth is Negative. Jackson township (Owen Cnty) jobs have decreased by 1.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Jackson township (Owen Cnty)'s cost of living is 23.3% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Jackson township (Owen Cnty)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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VOTING

Owen county voted Republican in the last five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Jackson township (Owen Cnty)'s population is 1,603 people. Since 2010, it has had a population decline of 29.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 30.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Jackson township (Owen Cnty) is Real Estate: $86,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 14.1%.

SCHOOLS

Jackson township (Owen Cnty) public schools spend $11,816 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.6 students per teacher in Jackson township (Owen Cnty). More Education

Best Places to Live in Jackson township (Owen Cnty) Rankings

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Housing Market in Jackson township (Owen Cnty)

It's a good time to buy in Jackson township (Owen Cnty). Home Appreciation is up 14.1% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Jackson township (Owen Cnty) is $86,100.

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ZIP CODES IN JACKSON TOWNSHIP (OWEN CNTY), INDIANA

47868

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