Moving to Jackson, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-19, the median home sold in Jackson, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $258,000 (114 closings across 49 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $137 per square foot for a median 1,774-sq-ft home built around 2004. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 57 days, and with 84 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 8.8 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 95% of their original asking price. That median is 36% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
Jackson right now — September 2026
Live pages for your move: 60 homes for sale in Jackson · New construction · Townhomes (7) · Homes by ZIP (1 ZIPs) · New listings this week · Price reductions · Best neighborhoods.
MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated September 19, 2026.
What your budget buys in Jackson
Three price points from 118 recent Jackson closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $260,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,728 sq ft, built around 2018 (31 sales).
- Around $258,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,722 sq ft, built around 2017 (30 sales).
- Around $450,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,525 sq ft, built around 2021 (22 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Jackson
Take the median $258,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.95% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,366/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Butts County’s typical unincorporated millage of 21.95 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $2,221/year ($185/month) after the standard homestead exemption — county and school exemptions vary and can lower it; inside a city, add the city millage. Georgia homeowners insurance runs well below Florida’s coastal premiums for most of the state; get a quote on the specific address, since roof age and wind exposure still move it. All in, budget on the order of $1,551/month to own the median Jackson home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Butts County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Butts County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Jackson’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Walk | 55 | $257,888 | 57 |
| Woodlands Preserve | 12 | $412,450 | 45 |
| 2 Acres | 8 | $315,000 | — |
| Stanebrook | 6 | $268,700 | 38 |
| Jackson Lake | 5 | $339,900 | 52 |
| Meadow View | 5 | $279,999 | 9 |
| Brushy Creek | 5 | $461,000 | 22 |
Jackson by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30233 (93 sales, median $307,000).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 94% were single-family homes, 1% townhomes or villas. New construction accounted for 34% of closings, led by Garden Walk, Woodlands Preserve. The housing stock skews newer: 37% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 15% before 1980.
Getting around from Jackson
Measured from the center of Jackson’s recent sales: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 35 miles; Macon is about 38 miles; Downtown Atlanta is about 39 miles; Warner Robins is about 52 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
Confirm school zoning for any specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Butts County’s typical millage of 21.95; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Jackson: the case for and against
What works in Jackson’s favor
- prices run 36% below the statewide median in our coverage
- about 8.8 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
- 34% of sales are new construction, so builder incentives and warranties are part of the market
- property tax is levied on 40% of value, so the effective rate is lower than the millage suggests, and most counties add homestead exemptions on top
What to plan for
- Georgia has a flat state income tax (about 5%, scheduled to keep stepping down), which Florida does not
Your Jackson relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in Jackson right now
- Best neighborhoods in Jackson
- New construction in Jackson
- Search every Jackson community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Jackson communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Butts County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.