Jackson County, Florida Housing Market
In Jackson County, Florida, the median home value is $120,800, with a median monthly rent of $865. This places Jackson County at #2625 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #63 within Florida.
📈 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: $916
- Establishments: 947
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 96
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 17,075 (avg $53,405)
- Outflow: 15,713 (avg $54,546)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Jackson County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32446 | 223.8 | -3.26% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Jackson County | Florida Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $120,800 | $284,325 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $865 | $1,303 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.9% | 74.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 11.6 | 17.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Jackson County is 57.5% below the Florida state average and 46.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $865/month is 33.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 11.6, 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 75.9%, compared to 74.6% in Florida 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | Mississippi | $120,800 | $768 |
| Union County | Arkansas | $120,900 | $847 |
| Cowley County | Kansas | $120,900 | $809 |
| Trego County | Kansas | $120,900 | $720 |
| Monroe County | Alabama | $120,600 | $666 |
Other Counties in Florida
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County | $116,200 | $874 | 73.4% |
| Taylor County | $114,600 | $988 | 76.0% |
| Liberty County | $127,300 | $943 | 80.1% |
| Hamilton County | $111,200 | $724 | 79.8% |
| Holmes County | $110,200 | $844 | 76.4% |
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).