Jackson County, IL home prices

Jackson County, IL: the typical home is worth $132,845 as of 2026-05, up +9.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $95/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1986: $108,469 → 2026: $132,845 (1.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $132,845, homes in Jackson County sit 16% below the Illinois median ($158,388) and 43% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #72 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+9.6% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 79 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.8× 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 ~24% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$656/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $797/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Perry County, IL ($114,350) · Union County, IL ($153,922) · Perry County, MO ($232,662) · Williamson County, IL ($158,465) · Franklin County, IL ($102,486) · Randolph County, IL ($154,117)