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Jackson County, MO home prices

Jackson County, MO: the typical home is worth $251,239 as of 2026-05, up +2.1% over the past year and +191.3% since 2000. Listings run about $173/sq ft…

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+2.1%Cooling
Valuation-8%Fair value
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market44 daysBalanced

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1975: $30,315 → 2026: $251,239 (8.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$251,2392026-05
1-year+2.1%
5-year+27.5%
10-year+110.1%
Since 2000+191.3%
Population727k2024
Median income$66,1022023 · 3.8× income
Median rent$1,439/mo2026 · 6.9% gross yield
New homes/yr4,0032024
Price / sq ft$173listings
Days on market442026-06
Active listings2,0482026-06
Price cuts18%of listings

Market read

At $251,239, homes in Jackson County sit 13% above the Missouri median ($222,586) and 7% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #30 of 113 Missouri counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.1% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 44 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.8× local income, that's pricier 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.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,240/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,439/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

Clay County, MO ($321,709) · Wyandotte County, KS ($211,061) · Cass County, MO ($343,930) · Johnson County, KS ($465,986) · Ray County, MO ($264,496) · Lafayette County, MO ($250,881)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Jackson County, MO?
The typical home in Jackson County is worth $251,239 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Jackson County rising or falling?
Prices are up +2.1% over the past year and +191.3% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Jackson County affordable?
At 3.8× the local median income of $66,102, Jackson County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Jackson County?
Median rent is $1,439/mo — a gross rental yield of 6.9% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Jackson County?
Homes here take a median of 44 days to sell, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$86,262
2001$92,340
2002$99,027
2003$105,114
2004$110,498
2005$113,104
2006$117,486
2007$121,109
2008$119,667
2009$113,707
2010$110,946
2011$104,238
2012$94,758
2013$94,182
2014$99,756
2015$107,450
2016$116,164
2017$128,076
2018$141,770
2019$153,852
2020$161,650
2021$183,239
2022$205,755
2023$225,688
2024$239,642
2025$246,323
2026$248,969