Jackson County
Housing Market
Median sale price $245,000, down 8.8% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 59 days.
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Prices are down 8.8% versus the prior year, but sellers are still collecting 93.4% of asking. Taken together, the data leans toward buyers — leverage is real for those ready to use it.
Who has leverage right now
Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors neither side decisively.
- Mortgage sensitivity — at 3.9× income, this market is moderately sensitive to rate moves; rate relief tends to show up in demand here gradually.
Derived from current Jackson County data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.
Where Jackson County is hot — and where it isn't
Each dot is a community (14 shown, sized by sales volume rank). Click any dot to open its full neighborhood guide.
The read on Jackson County
The median sale price across Jackson County currently stands at $245,000, down 8.8% from a year ago. The typical home goes under contract in about 59 days. Sellers are capturing 93.4% of their original asking price on average.
Zillow's home value index for Jackson County stands at $183,231. About 25% of listings county-wide have taken a price cut — a useful gauge of seller flexibility.
Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for Jackson County is 44 of 100 — buyer's opportunity territory. This page recalculates every day as new MLS data lands, so the numbers above reflect the market as of August 6, 2026.
Jackson County since 2015 — and where it’s heading
A median home here sold for $125,769 in 2015 and $259,427 over the last recorded year — 106% appreciation across 11 years of recorded sales.
Median sale price · 2015–2026 (599 recorded sales)
Days on market by year
Home value trend · Jackson County (Zillow ZHVI)
For-sale inventory · county (Zillow)
What’s driving Jackson County
Top inbound states: AL. Movers arriving report ~$49,869 average income. Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration, 2022-2023
180 Citizens policies in force in Jackson County — the state-backed insurer of last resort. Budget insurance into any Jackson purchase before you fall in love with a house. Source: Citizens Property Insurance, Detail by County, April 2026
96 single-family · 2 multi-family · 2.1 per 1,000 residents. Future supply pressure starts here. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025
The calls we’re making from today’s data
The sharpest 1-yr median swing among tracked communities. Thin samples can exaggerate swings — verify with a comp analysis before treating it as trend.
Buyers: ask for concessions — rate buydowns and repair credits are back on the table. Sellers: presentation and the first two weekends decide your outcome; price accordingly.
Generated from today’s data by Momentum’s analysis engine and reviewed on a rolling basis by our broker team.
How it stacks up against neighboring counties
| Market | Median | Active | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County ← this page | $245K | — | 44 | |
| Washington County | $228K | — | 59 | Open → |
| Holmes County | $180K | — | 69 | Open → |
| Gulf County | $440K | — | 33 | Open → |
| Bay County | $362K | — | 50 | Open → |
Neighborhoods on the move
| Grand RidgeGrand Ridge | $245K | ▲ 20% |
| Compass Lake HillsAlford | $207K | ▲ -10% |
| Indian SpringsMarianna | $300K | ▲ -23% |
| Indian SpringsMarianna | $300K | ▼ 23% |
| Compass Lake HillsAlford | $207K | ▼ 10% |
| Grand RidgeGrand Ridge | $245K | ▼ 20% |
| Grand RidgeGrand Ridge | $245K | 31 days |
| GracevilleGraceville | $112K | 32 days |
| Indian SpringsMarianna | $300K | 33 days |
| Compass Lake HillsAlford | $207K | 55 days |
Cities in Jackson County
ZIP codes
Most active communities
Put this data to work
The questions people actually ask
Should I buy a house in Jackson County right now?
The data says conditions currently favor buyers in Jackson County — the Momentum Score reads 44/100. For buyers that means preparation over hesitation: well-priced homes still move fast, but there is more room to negotiate than a year ago. The right timing always depends on your rate, your equity, and how long you plan to stay — not just the market.
Is Jackson County becoming more affordable?
Yes, modestly — the median sale price in Jackson County is $245,000, down 8.8% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 93.4% of asking price. Softening prices plus normal-length marketing times mean affordability is improving at the margin, though financing costs matter more than list prices for most monthly payments.
Where are prices falling fastest in Jackson County?
Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are Indian Springs (-23%); Compass Lake Hills (-10%); Grand Ridge (20%). Note that community-level medians move on small sale counts — a few high- or low-end closings can swing them — so treat these as leads for a comp analysis, not verdicts.
Which Jackson County neighborhoods are most competitive?
Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are Grand Ridge (31 days); Graceville (32 days); Indian Springs (33 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 59 days.
Jackson County housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in Jackson County?
The median sale price in Jackson County is currently $245,000, down 8.8% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated August 6, 2026.
Is Jackson County a buyer's or seller's market right now?
The data currently is roughly balanced. Jackson County scores 44 of 100 on the Momentum Score. Conditions change; this page updates daily.
How long do homes take to sell in Jackson County?
The typical home in Jackson County goes under contract in about 59 days, per current MLS data.
Are home prices in Jackson County rising or falling?
Median sale prices are down 8.8% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.
Momentum agents use this intelligence every day to price listings and write winning offers across Jackson County. Talk through what the numbers mean for your move.
Every number on this page is computed directly from licensed Florida MLS feeds, recorded public sales, Zillow Research, and U.S. Census data — nothing is manually adjusted or estimated by hand. Medians use recorded closed sales; supply figures use live listing counts refreshed twice daily; the Momentum Score methodology is summarized .
Analyst oversight: Jon Brooks — Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research · Housing Market Analyst · methodology reviewed quarterly · Last data refresh: August 6, 2026 at 7:18 PM ET
Statistics on this page are computed automatically from licensed MLS feeds and public data sources (Zillow Research, U.S. Census Bureau) and summarized without manual review. Figures are estimates based on recent recorded activity, are deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and should be verified with a licensed agent before making decisions. This page does not constitute an appraisal or an automated valuation of any specific property. Momentum Realty is licensed in Florida and Georgia. Equal Housing Opportunity.