Market AnalysisUpdated March 2026

Jackson County, MO — Market Snapshot

Real estate market data for Jackson County, Missouri. Census demographics, rental trends, and economic indicators for investors and developers.

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Population

717,021

ACS 2023

Median Household Income

$74,547

ACS 2023

Renter-Occupied

41%

ACS 2023

Median Rent

$1,172/mo

ACS 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Population & Income Profile

Age Distribution

Under 19

25.7%

Ages 20–29

13.8%

Ages 30–39

14.5%

Ages 40–49

12.0%

Ages 50–59

12.0%

Ages 60–69

11.4%

Over 70

10.5%

Household Income Distribution

Under $30K

21.0%

$30K–$50K

17.0%

$50K–$75K

00.0%

$75K–$100K

00.0%

$100K–$150K

00.0%

Above $150K

00.0%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Housing Affordability

Affordability Label

Affordable (3-4x)

ACS 2023

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.6x

Redfin SFR ÷ FRED Per Capita Income

Very Affordable (<3x)Moderate (3–5x)Expensive (5–7x)Very Expensive (>7x)

4.6x

At 4.6x price-to-income, Jackson County sits in the moderate affordability range.

Affordability label: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. Price-to-income: Redfin median sale price (SFR, Dec 2025) ÷ FRED per capita personal income (Q4 2025).

Housing Market Overview

Median Home Value

$275,000

Median Gross Rent

$1,172/mo

Homeownership Rate

59%

Typical Monthly Housing Cost(owner-occupied w/ mortgage)

$1,233/mo

Median Annual Property Tax(ACS estimate)

$2,723

Vacancy Rate

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023. Monthly Housing Cost: ACS B25105. Property Tax: ACS B25103.

Home Price Index

Jackson County HPI

251.9

FRED Q4 2025

Since 2020

+49.6% ↑

vs. 2020 baseline

“Jackson County home values have appreciated 49.6% since 2020, trailing the Missouri statewide average of 59.5%.”

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) — FHFA House Price Index. Updated Q4 2025.

Investment Analysis

Market Tier

Bawa Score: 85 / 100

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Economic Indicators

Unemployment Rate

3.7%

Per Capita Personal Income

$60,129

Labor Force

373,730

GDP

$52B

Building Permits

4,003

▼ −16.0% since 2020

State Overview

State Tax Revenue (quarterly)millions USD, not seasonally adjusted

$4.6B

State Home Price Index

559.6

State GDP

$449B

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED). Updated Q4 2025.

Nearby Markets

Adair County, MO →Andrew County, MO →Atchison County, MO →Audrain County, MO →Barry County, MO →

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