Jackson, MI Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Jackson, Michigan. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$226,007

+2.9% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.2%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+2.9%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+2.9% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

➡️
Neutral
3.1mo supply · Score +1/7

Net migration: Bottom 37% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral1.05x

In-migrants avg $56,920 AGI vs out-migrants $53,969

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Opportunity Zone Market

3 ZIP codes in Jackson are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Jackson Market Summary

Jackson, MI shows steady growth at 2.9% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.48x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.22% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score93/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.5x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$65,004

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+1.5%
Base Case+2.9%
Bull Case+4.4%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Jackson, MI's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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