Northwest Florida

Jackson County, FL home buyer guide

Today's mortgage rates, FHA loan limits, and first-time buyer programs available in Marianna, Graceville and across Jackson County.

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Jackson County snapshot

Median home price

$185,000

Population

47,000

FHA loan limit (1-unit)

$524,225

County seat

Marianna

Jackson County sits in Northwest Florida, anchored by Marianna and including Graceville. The median home price here runs around $185,000, and most buyers qualify for FHA, Conventional 97%, or Florida's Hometown Heroes assistance program.

Today's example payments

Monthly payment on a $185,000 Jackson County home

Estimates include principal, interest, Florida property tax (~0.98%), and homeowners insurance (~1.25%). PMI/MIP varies. Updated June 14, 2026.

Live rates

Conventional

Monthly payment

$1,457

Rate (mid): 6.520%
Down payment: $9,250 (5.0%)
Loan amount: $175,750

5% down · PMI applies

FHA

Monthly payment

$1,431

Rate (mid): 6.145%
Down payment: $6,475 (3.5%)
Loan amount: $178,525

3.5% down · MIP included

VA

Monthly payment

$1,455

Rate (mid): 6.020%
Down payment: $0 (0.0%)
Loan amount: $185,000

0% down · no PMI

Hometown Heroes

Monthly payment

$1,485

Rate (mid): 6.270%
Down payment: $0 (0.0%)
Loan amount: $185,000

Up to $35K assistance

Educational estimates only. Your actual rate and payment depend on credit, debt-to-income, property type, lender pricing, and the exact insurance quote for your home.