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AL area data

Jackson, AL

Jackson, AL.

Population: 8,673 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$142,024
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
-12.2%
5-year appreciation
-7.5%
10-year appreciation
+35.3%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$163,355
House Price Index
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
5

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
hurricane, lightning, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
62.4 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Jackson Municipal Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-65 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Median annual property tax
$470
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
40.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,467
Average weekly wage
$967
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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