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TN area data

Jackson, TN

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Jackson.

Population: 87,024 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Jackson, TN is $207,358 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $259,975 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,356/month. 25 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, earthquake, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$207,358

Typical home value

-1.9%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$207,358
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
-1.8%
5-year appreciation
+14.0%
10-year appreciation
+82.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$215,817
House Price Index (state)
484.9 (+0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$259,975
Median list price
$261,125
Median price per sqft
$142
1-year sale-price change
+9.3%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
301
For-sale inventory
399
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
356
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
67 days
New listings (monthly)
100

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,356/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$957/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,051/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,375/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,730/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,898/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)
91.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, earthquake, ice storm, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
159
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.5°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
48.5°F
Annual precipitation
54.5 in
Annual snowfall
4.4 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)
36
Days with Good air quality
263
Days with Moderate air quality
91
Highest AQI recorded (year)
96

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

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
2
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
5
Nearest airport
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+155 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
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
48,832
Average weekly wage
$1,119
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
236

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

How it compares

JacksonState medianUS median
Typical home value$207,358$269,266$288,527
Median sale price$259,975$315,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days73 days51 days
Typical rent$1,356/mo$1,599/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Jackson, TN?
$207,358.
What is the median sale price in Jackson, TN?
$259,975.
How long do homes take to sell in Jackson, TN?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Jackson, TN?
Typical rent: $1,356/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jackson, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, earthquake, ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
Is Jackson, TN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 159 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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, 2024-25).
Is Jackson, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 8.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Jackson, TN?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Jackson, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Jackson

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