Best Places to Live in Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson, Mississippi is a vibrant city located in the heart of the Deep South. Home to many cultural attractions such as the Mississippi Museum of Art and the Old Capitol Museum, visitors can explore history and art when visiting Jackson. There are also plenty of outdoor attractions like Natchez Trace State Park and Clinton Nature Center. For entertainment, visitors can explore boutique shops and restaurants along with movie theaters and live music clubs. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an exciting night out, Jackson has something for everyone! Capital city - West-central Mississippi.

State: Mississippi
County: Hinds County
Metro Area: Jackson Metro Area
City: Jackson

Zip Codes: 39212, 39209, 39211, 39206, 39213, 39204, 39202, 39203, 39216, 39217, 13 total
Cost of Living: -18.2% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 331 ft above sea level

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Jackson, Ms Housing Market

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Pros
Cost of living
Arts & culture
Healthcare

Cons
Summer heat
Economy
Air service

What Bert Has To Say About Jackson Metro Area

Jackson is Mississippi’s largest city and a hub of government, commerce, and manufacturing for the state. Civil War fires wiped out much of the town’s antebellum feel. However, there are several points of historic interest, including the capitol building and some attractive older city neighborhoods close in. Some new development is moving to the north towards Canton, home of a Nissan plant.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Jackson is 7.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Jackson jobs have increased by 1.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Jackson's cost of living is 18.2% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Jackson's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

October, April and May are the most pleasant months in Jackson, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Hinds county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 73.4% to 25.1%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Jackson's population is 156,803 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 2.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Jackson is Real Estate: $92,400. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 7.4%.

SCHOOLS

Jackson public schools spend $9,133 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 17.1 students per teacher in Jackson. More Education

Best Places to Live in Jackson Rankings

#26	Best Block Party Places
#43	Drought-Riskiest Cities
#69	Most Popular Cities for the Holidays
#91	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
#94	Most Comfortable Summer Cities

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Housing Market in Jackson

It's a good time to buy in Jackson. Home Appreciation is up 7.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Jackson is $92,400.

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Reviews for Jackson 27 Reviews

Mississippi is Improving - 4/18/2018
Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of... Read More

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It has it problems. - 2/10/2018
Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

39212, 39209, 39211, 39206, 39213, 39204, 39202, 39203, 39216, 39217, 13 total

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