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Lake Jackson, Texas

city · Brazoria County

At a glance

27,974
Population
$250,100
Median home value (all homes)
18% below U.S. median
$273,775
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,478/mo
Median rent
10% above U.S. median
$90,938
Median household income
16% above U.S. median
20.7 min
Average commute
94.3%
Homes with broadband
24.64%
Locations with fiber available
8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing0% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost32% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college28 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates92.6%
College graduates27.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Lake Jackson Economic Development Corporation
A non-profit organization designed to fund parks and recreation facilities, as well as infrastructure for economic development within the city.
county Economic Development Alliance for Brazoria County
Regional economic development organization for Brazoria County, Texas, focused on promoting business growth, investment, and opportunities for residents and employers.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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