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Jackson County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Kansas
$247K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.5,167
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$247K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,471 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1972
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.49%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.72%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.19%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.26.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,579
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

How Jackson County compares

By median home value, Jackson County is the 14th most expensive of 65 counties in Kansas, and its typical home is worth more than 49% of all homes in Kansas.

Home values in Jackson County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$100K$509K
counties in Kansas ranked by median home value
#KansasMedian valueHomes
1Johnson County$472K201,348
2Miami County$377K13,391
3Douglas County$352K33,657
4Pottawatomie County$328K9,366
5Ellsworth County$328K2,919
6Leavenworth County$327K24,118
7Riley County$293K17,274
8Jefferson County$284K7,929
9Franklin County$267K9,969
10Lincoln County$267K1,716
11Cheyenne County$260K1,496
12Wabaunsee County$259K3,313
13Butler County$252K24,458
14Jackson County$247K5,167
15Linn County$237K7,194
16Sedgwick County$220K197,735
17Geary County$219K9,252
18McPherson County$212K11,016
19Sherman County$208K2,664
20Osage County$207K6,824
21Reno County$205K24,331
22Shawnee County$204K63,363
23Anderson County$199K3,557
24Wyandotte County$195K53,813

65 counties in Kansas are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Jackson County, most valuable first

About the Jackson County market

How many homes are there in Jackson County, KS?

Jackson County, KS contains 5,167 residential properties, with a median of 1,471 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1972. The median TopHap Estimate is $247K.

How does Jackson County, KS compare to the rest of Kansas?

By median home value, Jackson County, KS is the 14th most expensive of 65 counties in Kansas. Its typical home is worth more than 49% of all homes in Kansas. Butler County ranks just above it and Linn County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Jackson County, KS?

72% of homes in Jackson County, KS are owner-occupied. 19% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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