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Best Places to Live in Jackson Metro Area, Mississippi

Ranked #26 Best Block Party Places
Ranked #43 Drought-Riskiest Cities
Ranked #69 Most Popular Cities for the Holidays
Ranked #91 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #178 2005 Best Places to Live

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Population:543,598
Pop. Change:9%
State: Mississippi
Metro Area:Jackson Metro Area
County:Hinds, Rankin, ... 5 more
City:Jackson, Clinton, ... 29 more
Zip Code:39042, 39110, ... 72 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Jackson, Mississippi Metro Area

As of 2011, Jackson Metro Area's population is 543,598 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 9.41 percent.

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The median home cost in Jackson Metro Area is $113,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.17 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Jackson Metro Area's cost of living is 12.30% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Jackson Metro Area public schools spend $4,174 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 17.1 students per teacher in Jackson Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Jackson Metro Area is 8.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Jackson Metro Area jobs have Increased by 2.11 percent.

Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Jackson Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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