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TN area data

Jackson, TN

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Jackson.

Population: 87,024 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Jackson, TN is $209,177 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $207,350 after a median 55 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,363/month. 25 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, earthquake, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$209,177

Median home value

-1.9%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$209,177
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
-1.4%
5-year appreciation
+17.6%
10-year appreciation
+83.6%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$216,635
House Price Index (state)
475.9 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$207,350
Median list price
$212,400
Median price per sqft
$108
1-year sale-price change
-1.8%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
37
For-sale inventory
396
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
54
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
67 days
New listings (monthly)
102

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,363/mo
1-year rent change
+3.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$804/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$944/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,195/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,574/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,730/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
25
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
5
High schools
6
School districts serving the area
West Tennessee School for the Deaf, Madison County
Schools include
West Tennessee School for the Deaf, Alexander Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Community Montessori School, Parkview Prep Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, earthquake, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
American Creosote Works, Inc. (Jackson Plant) (1.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.5°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
63.5°F
Annual precipitation
53.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
237
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,177
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,432

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Shiloh National Military Park (42 mi)
National parks include
Shiloh National Military Park, Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL, PATHWAYS OF TENNESSEE, INC, PERIMETER BEHAVIORAL CENTER OF JACKSON
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+155 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
29.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,204
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
75.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
48,716
Average weekly wage
$1,040
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
247

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

JacksonState medianUS median
Median home value$209,177$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$207,350$315,000$325,000
Median days on market55 days73 days51 days
Typical rent$1,363/mo$1,597/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,204$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Jackson, TN?
$209,177.
What is the median sale price in Jackson, TN?
$207,350.
How long do homes take to sell in Jackson, TN?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in Jackson, TN?
Typical rent: $1,363/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jackson, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, earthquake, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind.
Is Jackson, TN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Jackson, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jackson, TN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jackson, TN?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: American Creosote Works, Inc. (Jackson Plant), 1.8 mi.
How many schools serve Jackson, TN?
25 schools (11 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Jackson, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 8.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Jackson, TN?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Jackson, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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