Baton Rouge metro, LA relocation guide
Moving to Jackson, LA
About Jackson
Jackson is a town of about 4,000 residents (2020) in East Feliciana Parish, a historic hill-country community on the old Baton Rouge–Natchez road. It is best known for two landmarks: the Centenary State Historic Site, preserving the 19th-century campus of Centenary College, and the East Louisiana State Hospital, a major state psychiatric facility and the area's largest employer.
Home prices in Jackson
The median listing price in Jackson is $410,000.
Top places in Jackson
- Centenary State Historic Site — the preserved 19th-century Centenary College campus.
- Port Hudson State Historic Site — Civil War battlefield a short drive south.
- Feliciana hills — rolling countryside, hunting land, and rural estates.
Commuting from Jackson
- Approximate drive to downtown Baton Rouge: ~30 minutes south via U.S. 61 (about 26 miles; per travel-time routing, read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Jackson
Public schools: East Feliciana Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Jackson FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Jackson, LA?
The median listing price in Jackson is $410,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Jackson, LA?
Approximate drive to downtown Baton Rouge: ~30 minutes south via U.S. 61 (about 26 miles; per travel-time routing, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Jackson, LA?
Jackson is served by East Feliciana Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.