Jackson County, Alabama Housing Market
In Jackson County, Alabama, the median home value is $159,500, with a median monthly rent of $780. This places Jackson County at #2026 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #30 within Alabama.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,003
- Establishments: 1,139
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 49
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 18,971 (avg $60,314)
- Outflow: 18,002 (avg $62,182)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Jackson County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35769 | 253.1 | +9.22% | 2025 |
| 2 | 35768 | 239.3 | +2.44% | 2025 |
| 3 | 35748 | 236.7 | +7.15% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Jackson County | Alabama Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $159,500 | $159,659 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $780 | $820 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.1% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.0 | 16.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Jackson County is about equal to the Alabama state average and 30.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $780/month is 4.9% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.0, the buy-vs-rent decision in Jackson County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Jackson County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.1%, compared to 73.2% in Alabama and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista County | Iowa | $159,500 | $894 |
| Laurel County | Kentucky | $159,500 | $813 |
| Ashtabula County | Ohio | $159,500 | $828 |
| Martin County | Indiana | $159,400 | $697 |
| Howard County | Missouri | $159,400 | $832 |
Other Counties in Alabama
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | $159,700 | $655 | 85.8% |
| Tallapoosa County | $158,500 | $765 | 76.1% |
| Henry County | $161,000 | $769 | 79.5% |
| Chilton County | $161,300 | $871 | 76.9% |
| Pike County | $157,600 | $856 | 61.3% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).