Housing in Jackson, KY
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$81,545
Jackson vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Jackson is highlighted.
Median Home Value
9th%ilemost expensive$75,900show rank
Median Rent
3rd%ilemost expensive rent$494show rank
Rent Burden
40th%ilehighest rent burden17.3%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$75,900
Median Rent
$494
Total Housing Units
1,317
Vacancy Rate
17.9%
Owner Occupied
56.4%
Renter Occupied
43.6%
Median Property Tax
$1,137
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$557
Housing Types
Single Family50.6%
Multi-Family24.8%
Mobile Home24.6%
The median home value in Jackson, KY is $75,900. According to Zillow, the home value index for Jackson is $81,545. The median rent is $494 per month (Census ACS). About 56.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1980. There are 1,317 total housing units.