The Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Jackson County, MO by Home Value

These days, finding an affordable place to live in the Jackson County area can be challenging. Home prices in Jackson County are now at a median cost of $241,194, lower than the Missouri average of $246,641.

The average cost of rent is $1,337/mo in Jackson County, primarily driven by the current value of real estate in the Jackson County area. In Jackson County, 40.86% of households rent, and 40.20% of homeowners own their homes outright.

Housing affordability isn’t just about home prices, though. The average household income in Jackson County is $6,536 per month. Households that rent pay about 20.45% of their income on rent here. Jackson County’s most expensive areas are in the southeastern regions, while the cheapest areas are in the northern parts of the county.

Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

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