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Market MapNorth CarolinaJackson

Jackson County

North CarolinaPopulation: 42,388
42
/100
Avoid
#933 of 1,000 counties
#93 in North Carolina (100 counties)

Market Snapshot

$439,428
Median Home Price
61% above national median
$1,510/mo
Median Rent
1% above national median
4.12%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Top 93% nationally
-$1,323
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

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Purchase

Purchase Price$439,428
Down Payment (20%)$87,886
Loan Amount$351,542
Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$1,510
Monthly P&I-$2,304
Est. Expenses (35%)-$529
Net Cash Flow-$1,323/mo
2.7%
Cap Rate (all cash)
-15.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
4.12%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Negative leverage: At 6.85% rates, borrowing costs exceed the 2.7% cap rate. All-cash buyers may see better returns.

* Based on county median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Actual results vary by property.

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
42/100
42
Cash Flow(30%)
32/100

Based on 4.12% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
66/100

Based on 1.7% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
17/100

Price-to-income ratio of 8.5x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Complete rent data available

Challenges

  • -Below-average rent-to-price ratio (4.12%)
  • -Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$1,323/mo)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 2.7% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -High price-to-income ratio makes financing challenging

Economic Indicators

Population
42,388
Median Income
$51,482
vs $62,400 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
8.5x
Less affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
HaywoodNC
45$339,810$1,5165.35%HoldView
WakeNC
43$474,088$1,6684.22%AvoidView
New HanoverNC
43$435,002$1,6774.63%AvoidView
CurrentJacksonNC
42$439,428$1,5104.12%Avoid
DareNC
41$590,218Est. pending—AvoidView
BuncombeNC
40$449,409$1,7864.77%AvoidView

The Bottom Line

AvoidJackson may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Jackson County in North Carolina scores 42/100, ranking #933 of 1,000 US counties (top 93%). The 4.12% rent-to-price ratio may require creative strategies or below-market purchases for positive cash flow. Current market conditions make traditional buy-and-hold investing challenging. Consider house hacking, value-add strategies, or all-cash purchases.

Monthly Cash Flow
$-1,323/mo
Cap Rate
2.7%
Cash-on-Cash
-15.7%

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