The Jacksonville, TX Metro Area is home to a number of businesses, including Walmart, Walgreens, and Brookshire Brothers. This area includes the cities of Jacksonville, Rusk, New Summerfield, Bullard, and Frankston. Rent for a two-bedroom apartment in this area is much lower than the national average at $850 compared to $1,430 for the US. Grocery prices are also significantly lower with an index rating of 89 versus 100 for the US as a whole. This makes living in this area much more affordable than in other parts of Texas or across America.
Jacksonville Metro Area has an unemployment rate of 7.6%. The US average is 6.0%.
Jacksonville Metro Area has seen the job market decrease by -2.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 24.4%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Jacksonville Metro Area
- The Sales Tax Rate for Jacksonville Metro Area is 6.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Jacksonville Metro Area is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Jacksonville Metro Area
- The average income of a Jacksonville Metro Area resident is $24,657 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Jacksonville Metro Area resident is $54,222 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.