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Lake Jackson.
About
Life in Lake Jackson
If you're considering Lake Jackson, you're looking at a stable, family-oriented suburb with solid job prospects and reasonable housing costs for the Houston area. The chemical and manufacturing sector here is real and provides stable employment, especially through Dow Chemical and related industries, with Brazosport College offering some technical degree options locally. The median household income of nearly $90,000 is respectable, and homes in the $245,000-$250,000 range are more affordable than many Houston suburbs.
Lake Jackson at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Foreign-Born
6.9%
Broadband Internet
94.3%
of households
Population Growth
-1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lake Jackson: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lake Jackson, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (45.0%), and 15.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.3%
of residents
65 and Older
13.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.4%
of households
Married Couples
51.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.60
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for TX
Rent, home values, and income in Lake Jackson
In Lake Jackson, home values are 12% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,804
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $270,466 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Lake Jackson
Unemployment in Lake Jackson is 0.8 percentage points higher than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Lake Jackson Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.7 min avg
How Lake Jackson residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lake Jackson, most residents drive alone to work (86%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 43 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 66 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 6% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lake Jackson runs 6% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
309
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,413.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lake Jackson Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 4 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Brazoria County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Brazoria County, which includes Lake Jackson, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 4 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $130,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 10 | Drought | $21,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $885,000 |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2019 | 9 | Funnel Cloud | $7,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Brazoria County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Brazoria County, which includes Lake Jackson, is typically good — 295 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
295
per year
Moderate Days
62
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Brazoria County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lake Jackson has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/61°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
94
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
10
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 45°F | 4.19" |
| Feb | 69°F | 49°F | 2.23" |
| Mar | 74°F | 54°F | 3.06" |
| Apr | 79°F | 60°F | 2.36" |
| May | 86°F | 68°F | 4.30" |
| Jun | 91°F | 73°F | 3.84" |
| Jul | 93°F | 75°F | 3.88" |
| Aug | 93°F | 75°F | 4.20" |
| Sep | 89°F | 71°F | 5.96" |
| Oct | 84°F | 62°F | 4.44" |
| Nov | 74°F | 53°F | 3.60" |
| Dec | 67°F | 47°F | 3.70" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lake Jackson
Lake Jackson has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
14.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
CHI St Luke's Health Brazosport
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Sweeny Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 14.4 mi away · Sweeny
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lake Jackson
Lake Jackson's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 27.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lake Jackson
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Lake Jackson
Lake Jackson Library
250 Circle Way St, Lake Jackson
Cities Near Lake Jackson
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lake Jackson FAQ
Is Lake Jackson, Texas affordable?⌄
Lake Jackson's median rent is $1,478/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $90,938/year. Median home value is $250,100.
Is Lake Jackson, Texas safe?⌄
Lake Jackson's violent crime rate was 309 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1413 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lake Jackson, Texas?⌄
Lake Jackson has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lake Jackson, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Lake Jackson is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,478/month and median household income is $90,938/year. The median home value is $250,100. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lake Jackson, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Lake Jackson is 21 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from