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Jackson, Wisconsin, in Washington county, is 21 miles N of Waukesha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 24 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is considered part of the Milwaukee - Waukesha metropolitan area. Jackson has a population of 4,938.
In Jackson, about 66% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Jackson is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
Interestingly, the village is known for having more men than similar villages.
In 2000, Jackson had a median family income of $60,991. Jackson is regarded in the state as a village where many of the people are well-off. The village has a large middle class. To its credit, the people in Jackson value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that the village is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 69% of housing units in Jackson are owner-occupied. Housing in the village tends to be newer construction. People in Jackson pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Jackson, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Jackson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Jackson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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