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Jackson County, IA home prices

Jackson County, IA: the typical home is worth $238,904 as of 2026-05, up +6.3% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $146/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Jackson County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+6.3%Cooling
Valuation-15%Undervalued
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market54 daysBalanced

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1992: $64,742 → 2026: $238,904 (3.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$238,9042026-05
1-year+6.3%
5-year+31.9%
10-year+72.5%
Since 2000n/a
Population19k2024
Median income$74,9102023 · 3.2× income
New homes/yr232024
Price / sq ft$146listings
Days on market542026-06
Active listings302026-06
Price cuts23%of listings

Market read

At $238,904, homes in Jackson County sit 24% above the Iowa median ($192,409) and 2% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #26 of 99 Iowa counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+6.3% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 54 days on the market, with 23% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.2× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~15% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Clinton County, IA ($177,935) · Jo Daviess County, IL ($253,649) · Dubuque County, IA ($279,470) · Jones County, IA ($241,885) · Carroll County, IL ($160,793) · Scott County, IA ($249,709)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Jackson County, IA?
The typical home in Jackson County is worth $238,904 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Jackson County rising or falling?
Prices are up +6.3% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Jackson County affordable?
At 3.2× the local median income of $74,910, Jackson County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Jackson County?
Homes here take a median of 54 days to sell, with 23% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2009$106,093
2010$105,543
2011$107,331
2012$113,753
2013$117,908
2014$116,144
2015$127,509
2016$140,064
2017$144,646
2018$149,291
2019$158,683
2020$168,335
2021$187,201
2022$210,346
2023$210,701
2024$219,219
2025$226,866