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Market MapWest VirginiaJackson

Jackson County

West VirginiaPopulation: 27,868
67
/100
Buy
#0 of 0 counties
#19 in West Virginia (55 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated May 18, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$196,054
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$1,176/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
0.60%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
67/100
67
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
64/100

Based on 1.4% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
88/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

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

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
27,868
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
BrookeWV
68$128,032Est. pending—BuyView
WetzelWV
68$111,166$95010.26%BuyView
CurrentJacksonWV
67$196,054Est. pending—Buy
WoodWV
67$170,624$9436.63%BuyView
DoddridgeWV
67$124,139Est. pending—BuyView
BerkeleyWV
66$311,511$1,7376.69%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyJackson offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Jackson County in West Virginia scores 67/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Jackson with stronger cash flow

  • Wetzel County for cash-flow rentals
  • Berkeley County for cash-flow rentals
  • Wood County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Jackson

  • Wetzel County, lower entry price
  • Doddridge County, lower entry price
  • Brooke County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Jackson vs Wood for rentals
  • Jackson vs Doddridge for rentals
  • Jackson vs Brooke for rentals
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