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Jackson County, MI home prices

Jackson County, MI: the typical home is worth $227,266 as of 2026-05, up +3.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $159/sq ft. Rent…

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

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

Momentum+3.6%Cooling
Valuation-5%Fair value
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market40 daysBalanced

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1976: $30,301 → 2026: $227,266 (7.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$227,2662026-05
1-year+3.6%
5-year+22.8%
10-year+85.8%
Since 2000n/a
Population160k2024
Median income$64,0702023 · 3.5× income
Median rent$1,134/mo2026 · 6.0% gross yield
New homes/yr3342024
Price / sq ft$159listings
Days on market402026-06
Active listings3652026-06
Price cuts21%of listings

Market read

At $227,266, homes in Jackson County sit 1% below the Michigan median ($228,626) and 3% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #43 of 83 Michigan counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 40 days on the market, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.5× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,122/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,134/mo to rent.

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

Ingham County, MI ($229,189) · Hillsdale County, MI ($212,189) · Washtenaw County, MI ($422,941) · Lenawee County, MI ($244,162) · Calhoun County, MI ($189,721) · Eaton County, MI ($262,642)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Jackson County, MI?
The typical home in Jackson County is worth $227,266 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Jackson County rising or falling?
Prices are up +3.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Jackson County affordable?
At 3.5× the local median income of $64,070, Jackson County is more affordable than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Jackson County?
Median rent is $1,134/mo — a gross rental yield of 6.0% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Jackson County?
Homes here take a median of 40 days to sell, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2003$102,886
2004$108,032
2005$113,873
2006$118,342
2007$118,216
2008$111,079
2009$98,808
2010$86,990
2011$84,185
2012$79,732
2013$82,843
2014$95,441
2015$109,799
2016$120,456
2017$127,231
2018$136,265
2019$146,870
2020$155,806
2021$173,999
2022$190,557
2023$198,650
2024$208,269
2025$218,326
2026$225,576