The Town FilesLake Jackson, Texas
City in Brazoria County · population 28,177 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $250,100
- Household income
- $90,938
- Jan low / Jul high
- 45° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 35.7
Lake Jackson is a city of 28,177 people in Brazoria County, Texas. The median home is worth $250,100, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more vibrant than 95% of Texas towns, better for cycling than 81% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 79% of Texas towns.
How Lake Jackson ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lake Jackson is worth $250,100, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $90,938, which is more affordable than 56% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,478 a month. 61.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lake Jackson | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $250,100 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,478 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $90,938 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 61.7% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Lake Jackson
| People | Lake Jackson | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.9% | — |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 20.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Lake Jackson
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 44.8°F. About 45.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 10 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Jackson since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 18, 1966 about 1.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 17, 2015.
Severe weather in Brazoria County since 1996
Brazoria County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Brazoria County
Brazoria County had 122,793 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,223 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Lake Jackson itself the ACS puts it at 8%.
Public schools in Lake Jackson
6 public schools with 3,580 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE JACKSON INT | 7-8 | 739 | 14.2 |
| BESS BRANNEN EL | PK-4 | 729 | 16.2 |
| RASCO MIDDLE | 5-6 | 720 | 15.7 |
| O M ROBERTS EL | PK-4 | 692 | 15.7 |
| A P BEUTEL EL | PK-4 | 604 | 15.1 |
| BRAZOS SUCCESS ACADEMY | 9-12 | 96 | 9.6 |
Towns near Lake Jackson
- Richwood, TX3.1 mi · 4,781 people · home $249,600
- Clute, TX3.6 mi · 10,604 people · home $271,700
- Brazoria, TX6.9 mi · 2,866 people · home $162,400
- Angleton, TX8.5 mi · 19,429 people · home $212,900
- Freeport, TX9.4 mi · 10,696 people · home $135,900
- West Columbia, TX13.5 mi · 3,644 people · home $140,800
- Sweeny, TX14.9 mi · 3,626 people · home $199,100
- Iowa Colony, TX27.0 mi · 8,154 people · home $405,700
Lake Jackson questions
Is Lake Jackson, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lake Jackson scores better for retirees than 25% of Texas towns and quieter than 7%. 13.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.7).
How much does a house cost in Lake Jackson?
The median owner-occupied home in Lake Jackson is valued at $250,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $90,938, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,478 a month.
What is the weather like in Lake Jackson?
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 44.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Lake Jackson get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Jackson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 18, 1966. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)