Jackson County, NC home prices

Jackson County, NC: the typical home is worth $452,560 as of 2026-05, up +0.4% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $284/sq ft. Rent…

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

1996: $183,462 → 2026: $452,560 (2.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $452,560, homes in Jackson County sit 64% above the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 93% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #11 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.4% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 77 days on the market, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 8.2× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~79% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$2,234/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,426/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Transylvania County, NC ($477,524) · Macon County, NC ($363,712) · Haywood County, NC ($348,872) · Swain County, NC ($327,885) · Rabun County, GA ($407,940) · Pickens County, SC ($308,660)