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About homes in Jackson

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Jackson in Butts County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1987Median year built1U.S. 1980
69%Detached single-family115% in 5+ unit buildings
53%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$168kMedian home value1Georgia median $303k
68Nights at or below 32°F2,3per year, NOAA normals
74Days at or above 90°F2,3per year, NOAA normals

The median home in the city of Jackson was built in 1987, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Georgia median of 1992. That is older than the Butts County median of 1994.1 Housing in Jackson is mostly detached single-family: 69% of units, with 15% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Jackson, with 53% of occupied homes owner-occupied, below the Georgia share of 66%.1

The median owner-occupied home in Jackson is valued at $168,400 (ACS), below the Georgia median of $303,300. Within Butts County the median is $240,600, so Jackson sits below it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible. The Mcdonough 5 Ene station averages 68 nights a year at or below 32°F and 8 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles.

Summers run hot, with about 74 days a year at 90°F or more and 4 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies. Rainfall is substantial: about 51 inches a year, 16 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 2,908 heating and 1,844 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Jackson sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Jackson are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Mcdonough 5 Ene, 13.3 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Jackson, GA?

Most home remodeling projects in Jackson, GA land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Jackson?

The median home in the city of Jackson was built in 1987, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Georgia median of 1992. That is older than the Butts County median of 1994. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Jackson climate like for exterior work?

The Mcdonough 5 Ene station averages 68 nights a year at or below 32°F and 8 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 74 days a year at 90°F or more and 4 at 100°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 51 inches a year, 16 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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