City profile
Lake Jackson, TX
Brazoria County · Population 27,974
Lake Jackson is a town in Brazoria County, TX with about 27,974 residents and a typical home value near $250,000. It is 49 miles from Houston, TX, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
55°F
Summer avg
85°F
Sunny days / yr
204
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$250,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,734
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
89
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 94/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Hurricane, Lightning
Nearest major airport
42 mi to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 40% Democratic / 59% Republican
Community
Population
27,974
Black population
8.0%
County
Brazoria County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 27,974 residents
- Typical home value about $250,000
- 49 miles from Houston, TX
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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