Is Jackson, CA 95642 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Jackson housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Jackson, CA 95642 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 92 days and there were 6 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 24 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 7%, homes sold more slowly (72 days then) and the median sale price rose 18% to $519,725. Overall, Jackson is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Amador County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Jackson ranks #974 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 29 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Volcano 95689 (0% sold over asking) or Sutter Creek 95685 (0% sold over asking), while Pine Grove 95665 (26% sold over asking) and Fiddletown 95629 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.