Jackson County, Kansas Housing Market
In Jackson County, Kansas, the median home value is $207,300, with a median monthly rent of $814. This places Jackson County at #1330 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #12 within Kansas.
📈 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: $917
- Establishments: 278
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 24
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,345 (avg $65,562)
- Outflow: 5,087 (avg $65,800)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Jackson County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66539 | 263.4 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 66509 | 215.4 | — | 2024 |
| 3 | 66617 | 234.6 | -3.24% | 2025 |
| 4 | 66512 | 245.1 | +6.68% | 2025 |
| 5 | 66536 | 248.4 | -2.23% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Jackson County | Kansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $207,300 | $138,824 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $814 | $802 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.1% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.2 | 14.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Jackson County is 49.3% above the Kansas state average and 9.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $814/month is 1.5% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.2, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Jackson County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.1%, compared to 74.2% in Kansas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autauga County | Alabama | $207,200 | $1,263 |
| White County | Tennessee | $207,200 | $849 |
| Greene County | Tennessee | $207,500 | $737 |
| Swain County | North Carolina | $207,000 | $742 |
| Appomattox County | Virginia | $207,600 | $855 |
Other Counties in Kansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray County | $206,000 | $808 | 77.1% |
| McPherson County | $211,200 | $916 | 75.5% |
| Sedgwick County | $203,300 | $998 | 63.1% |
| Finney County | $201,400 | $1,048 | 64.9% |
| Kearny County | $200,900 | $1,056 | 71.7% |
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).