The story of this market
The typical home in Jackson County, Michigan sells for about $225,000, or $150 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.17% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 43 days to sell. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 87% since 2000. Last year 29 of 41 neighborhoods saw prices rise, so the story isn't the same street to street. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,201 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,201 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Relatively Low.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
+3.5%
2025
Each stripe is one year's median price change across the area's census tracts (FHFA repeat-sales index). Deep blue is a strong gain year, red a falling year. Best: 2022 (+13%). Worst: 2010 (-8.2%). Hover to read a year.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+4.5%
MI · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Rent benchmark
Fair market rent by size
$1,576
3-bed / month
HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.
Neighborhood price trend
Long-run price trend, 2000–2025
+3.5%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 41 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
25
Relatively Low
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $37,815,836.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
75%
2018 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7431 | 4078 | 75% | 2.9% | $155,000 |
CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.
Jackson County, Michigan
Jackson County's housing market remains balanced, with steady price appreciation and moderate inventory levels. While demand remains consistent, the market is sensitive to interest rate fluctuations and broader economic trends in Michigan. Buyers and sellers are currently navigating a stable environment with limited supply pressure.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
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Median prices moved up 22.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 94 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 80.23% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 11.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this county — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Deterministic aggregate of 10 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Jackson County, Michigan — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
No researched properties in this county yet — the property base layer populates as property research runs, and each property feeds its ZIP's roll-up.
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| 49201 | Jackson | $312,000 | $158 | +2.8% | 19 | 99% | 12% | 3.2 | 525 | $976 | researched Sep 22 |
| 49202 | Jackson | $149,950 | $108 | +2.5% | 45 | 98.5% | 12% | 3.2 | 97 | $934 | researched Sep 22 |
| 49203 | Jackson | $197,500 | $166 | +30.2% | 113 | 99.6% | — | 2.1 | 90 | $1,019 | researched Sep 22 |
| 49221 | Adrian | $173,000 | $128 | +23.1% | 55 | — | — | — | 60 | $992 | researched Sep 22 |
| 49230 | Brooklyn | $289,298 | $165 | +1.3% | 50 | — | — | 12.7 | 72 | $1,197 | researched Sep 22 |
| 49234 | Clarklake | $280,800 | $174 | +2.8% | 52 | 98% | 28% | 11.5 | 875 | $1,288 | researched Sep 22 |
| 49246 | Horton | $285,000 | $165 | +3.5% | 42 | 98.2% | 12% | 3.8 | 27 | $1,083 | researched Sep 22 |
| 49254 | Michigan Center | $228,000 | $181 | +2.5% | 45 | 98.5% | 15% | 3.2 | 12 | $1,273 | researched Sep 22 |
| 49269 | Parma | $417,500 | $193 | 0% | 56 | — | — | — | 6 | $1,025 | researched Sep 22 |
| 49283 | Spring Arbor | $264,058 | $147 | +12.7% | 53 | 100% | — | — | — | $1,244 | researched Sep 22 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Crime rates in Jackson County are generally consistent with regional averages for mid-sized Michigan counties, with urban centers experiencing higher activity than rural townships.
The county is served by several districts, with Jackson Public Schools and various suburban districts offering a range of academic performance levels that generally align with state averages.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with localized flood risks primarily near the Grand River and its tributaries.
Economic momentum is driven by manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors, with ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown Jackson area and expand regional infrastructure.
Property taxes are levied based on taxable value determined by local assessors, subject to state constitutional caps on annual increases; special assessments for schools and local services are common.
The county features numerous lakes, the Falling Waters Trail, and various parks that provide extensive opportunities for outdoor recreation and community engagement.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and limited inventory, with prices showing some volatility due to seasonal shifts and local economic conditions.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare systems like Henry Ford Jackson Hospital, and educational institutions, providing a stable employment base.
The county is served by major highway corridors including I-94 and US-127, facilitating regional connectivity and logistics.
The Jackson County Equalization Department oversees the assessment process, ensuring property valuations comply with state-mandated standards.
The county includes various school districts, community college districts, and local utility authorities that manage infrastructure and public services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the age of housing stock, with standard coverage widely available.
- Jaxon's Playhouse LLC4.64.7 mi
- epIQ escapes & Game Store4.96 mi
- Clueless Escape Rooms4.927.9 mi
- Michigan International Speedway4.79.4 mi
- Weber's Restaurant4.529.7 mi
- Timber Trace Golf Club4.627.6 mi
- Sam Hill4.427.2 mi
- Purple Rose Theatre Company4.919.7 mi
- Hidden Lake Gardens4.816.1 mi
- Waterloo State Recreation Area4.614.5 mi
- JAX 604.27.5 mi
- DTE Energy Foundation Trail4.919.6 mi
- Ella Sharp Park4.74.4 mi
- HOMES Campus - Beer Garden & Taproom4.729.2 mi
- Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum4.720.9 mi
- Motawi Tileworks4.826.1 mi
- Ella Sharp Museum4.64.2 mi
- Michigan Whitetail Hall of Fame Museum4.610.3 mi
- Hidden Lake Gardens4.816.1 mi
- Waterloo State Recreation Area4.614.5 mi
- W.J. Hayes State Park4.513.4 mi
- DTE Energy Foundation Trail4.919.6 mi
- Ella Sharp Park4.74.4 mi
- Clarklake Beach & Boat Club4.74.2 mi
- Devils Lake Yacht Club4.614.8 mi
- Wonderland Marine West4.228 mi
- Pierce Lake Golf Course4.419.3 mi
- Hankerd Hills Golf Course4.114.8 mi
- Ella Sharp Park Golf Course4.44.4 mi
- Cascades Golf Course4.35.7 mi
- Grande Golf Club4.31.4 mi
- Meijer4.28.2 mi
- Meijer4.15.4 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.58.1 mi
- Jackson Crossing4.17.3 mi
- Kohl's4.17.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A popular paved trail connecting Jackson to Concord, offering scenic views and outdoor exercise.
Features the famous Cascades Falls, a historic landmark and popular site for community events and summer concerts.
Provides cultural and educational exhibits, including a planetarium and art galleries.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov; figures represent county-wide averages.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
applies when — Real property owned and used as a homestead by a disabled veteran or their surviving spouse.
Provides an exemption from property taxes levied for school operating purposes and potentially other local taxes depending on eligibility.
MCL 211.7b
applies when — Delinquency in real property tax payments.
A three-year forfeiture and foreclosure process. Property is forfeited to the county treasurer after two years of delinquency. If taxes remain unpaid by March 31 of the third year, the property is foreclosed upon by the Foreclosing Governmental Unit.
General Property Tax Act, Public Act 206 of 1893; MCL 211.78k
applies when — Transfer of interest in real estate consisting of not less than 1 or more than 4 residential dwelling units.
Sellers must provide a written disclosure statement to prospective buyers regarding the condition of the property, including known defects.
Seller Disclosure Act, Act 92 of 1993
Property is assessed at 50% of true cash value (State Equalized Value). Taxable value is capped at the lesser of the state equalized value or the previous year's taxable value adjusted by the consumer price index (up to 5%), unless a transfer of ownership occurs. The tax is calculated by multiplying the taxable value by the local millage rate.
General Property Tax Act, Public Act 206 of 1893
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.