Jackson County, Arkansas Housing Market

In Jackson County, Arkansas, the median home value is $98,300, with a median monthly rent of $668. This places Jackson County at #2942 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #62 within Arkansas.

Median Home Value $98,300
Median Rent $668/mo
Owner Occupancy 65.5%
Price/Rent Ratio 12.3

📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)

📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)

FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025

💡 Year-over-Year Trend: Home prices in Jackson County rose +16.0% year-over-year as of 2025. (Source: FHFA)

📍 Economic Snapshot

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Employment & Wages

3,686
jobs (private sector)
  • Avg weekly wage: $1,039
  • Establishments: 360
  • BLS QCEW, 2025
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Housing Supply

7
new units authorized (2025)
  • Single-family: 7
  • Multi-family: 0
  • U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
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Migration Patterns

+236
net migration (filers, 2021-2022)
  • Inflow: 4,983 (avg $50,404)
  • Outflow: 4,747 (avg $51,582)
  • IRS Statistics of Income

How Jackson County Compares

MetricJackson CountyArkansas AverageU.S. Average
Median Home Value $98,300 $141,465 $227,706
Median Gross Rent $668 $774 $968
Owner Occupancy Rate 65.5% 71.1% 73.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 12.3 15.1 18.7

Market Analysis

The median home value in Jackson County is 30.5% below the Arkansas state average and 56.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $668/month is 13.7% below the state average.

With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.3, buying a home in Jackson County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.

Jackson County has an owner-occupancy rate of 65.5%, compared to 71.1% in Arkansas and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.

Similar Counties by Home Value

CountyStateMedian Home ValueMedian Rent
Furnas County Nebraska $98,400 $763
Martinsville city Virginia $98,400 $808
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Alaska $98,500 $1,084
Pocahontas County Iowa $98,100 $832
Bertie County North Carolina $98,500 $839

Other Counties in Arkansas

CountyMedian Home ValueMedian RentOwner Occ.
Lawrence County $98,900 $697 66.6%
Dallas County $97,300 $627 72.6%
Prairie County $96,400 $625 75.8%
Bradley County $94,800 $689 66.0%
Clay County $94,600 $707 74.7%

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).