What BestPlaces Users Say about Jackson
As the state capital of Mississippi, Jackson offers a unique blend of urban amenities and Southern charm. With a population of approximately 164,422, this city boasts a rich history and vibrant culture. However, living in Jackson may not be for everyone. To gain a better understanding of the city's livability, we have compiled user reviews from BestPlaces.net. These reviews touch upon various aspects of living in Jackson, including the cost of living, crime rates, and overall quality of life.
- "I have lived in Jackson for over 20 years and it has been a great place to call home. The cost of living is relatively low compared to other cities, and there are plenty of job opportunities in various industries." - Melissa R.
- "Crime is definitely an issue in Jackson. I have experienced multiple break-ins and car thefts in my neighborhood. It's a shame because the city has so much potential, but the high crime rates are a major drawback." - John T.
- "I absolutely love living in Jackson. The people here are friendly and welcoming, and the food scene is amazing. You can find everything from traditional Southern cuisine to international dishes. It's a great place for foodies like myself." - Sarah M.
- "The schools in Jackson are subpar, to say the least. As a parent, it's disheartening to see the lack of resources and support for our children's education. I hope the city will prioritize improving the school system in the future." - David L.
Overall, it seems that living in Jackson has its pros and cons. While the cost of living may be attractive to some, the high crime rates and underperforming school system are valid concerns for others. However, many residents still appreciate the city's warm community and diverse culinary scene. It ultimately comes down to personal preferences and priorities when considering whether Jackson is the right place to call home.
based on 27 ReviewsGet to know Jackson with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Jackson
Going down the drain - 1/10/2007
Just like my home in Jackson of 28 years. Due to poor and crumbling infastructure/maintenance, my family lost almost everything we owned due to a City sewer
backup that left my home floating in ankle deep sewer water and feces. Not to mention all of our belongings in reach were soaked in this crap as well as the damage to our home. The City of Jackson denied all responsibilty. 2yrs from being debt free I almost had to pay someone to take this crap hole off my hands, with no equity coming back to me. Jackson broke my family physically and in my pocket book. This loss we will never fully recover from.
After living my entire life in Jackson (50yrs) I ran as fast as I could from Jackson over to Rankin County, a place I said I'd never live. After settling here, I wish I had left Jackson 20yrs ago...maybe I wouldn't be broke now.
Run,run,run and don't look back...the Jackson of 20yrs ago is gone and will never be the same again.
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Jackson, MS - 7/17/2006
As with any city, there are good and bad parts of Jackson. Be sure to find the good areas and don't venture to the
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regarding class and money.... - 6/27/2006
I noticed while living in Jackson that the class structure is east to fit into. There is the underclass, lower class, and middle class, that is all. That is, compared to other cities. People think that they very powerful and wealthy when they have mediocre incomes here. Old money just means that their family has lived in the south for a long time and someone in the family tree held down a full time job. The state universities are a great example of this. It is a place where "elites"* go to meet other "elites"* (graduated from one). Granted there have been some, but it is more like "blowing out all the credit cards to appear rich, in hopes of furthering the allusion, attracting a spouse, etc.." My University had 65% females at it, yet a fraction of them make to their senior year. They came to meet their spouses and that is it. It is somewhat ridiculous, but, if you are middle class and want to take an easy step up, move to Jackson.
* elite in Mississippi
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Outside looking in - Former resident- there for 3 - 6/20/2006
Jackson is still very segregated. Locals can't seem to realize that. Blacks rarely hang out with whites and vice versa. The public school system is horrible (I went to the "best one" the city had to offer) and segregated as well. The textbooks were outdated, gang fights a lot, teachers passing out drunk at their desks (several, not one). I even graduated a year early to go ahead and go to college because I felt I was wasting my time. Even our real estate agent told us upon moving to the city that I should go to a private school, because that is where the whites go. I soon learned that that is how they keep African Americans out of the private schools was by extortionate tuitions. A lot of people simply can't afford them, but there is hardly any white kids in public schools. From my private school experience there (two years), the education was good. But nothing compared to regular public schools in the midwest and mid Atlantic. The outer suburb schools are better but very white and
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New and Improved Jackson???? - 11/18/2005
I am an educated young black woman and although to some Jackson may be "new and improved" there are still no jobs there other than in education and nursing for many MINORITIES. Amazing. I lived in Atlanta for 8 years (where I went to college and graduated) and have met so many foreigners who have heard not just about Jackson, MS but Mississippi as a whole. They look at you "If you are a minority" and from MS like they can't believe Minorities still "willingly" live there. It is still very segregated and unfortunately many of the same perceptions and ideals that were prevalent "BEFORE" the civil war still exist there. My first 2 years in ATL I was "ashamed" to tell people I was even from MS especially after hearing so many sarcastic remarks from my professors and students from other cities. Mississippi by many is still considered to be such a backward place. You know when news about a state's history becomes a teaching lesson on values in other countries classrooms around the world
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The New and Improved Jackson - 11/14/2005
Even with its problems, I love living in the Jackson Metro area! Most crime is limited within the Jackson city limits which is why I, and the majority of Jacksonians, have moved to the suburbs leaving inner Jackson to fend for itself.
The New Jackson consist of the suburbs: Flowood, Madison, Brandon, Byram and Clinton. Because most of these areas are in neighboring counties, taxes are cheaper and services are higher quality. Good shopping environments and many businesses have also moved to Flowood and Madison which is where you will find a higher cost of living including higher restaurant and sales taxes.
What you will find in Jackson Metro: A tight sense of community along with good and hardworking people who will give you the shirt off their back even if they don't like you.
What you will not find in Jackson Metro: Major outdoor activity. Because of the muggy summers, most people spend time indoors. You learn to be very thankful for the
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Don't Move to Jackson, its "WORSE" than Memphis, T - 10/7/2005
I grew up in Mississippi and went to College two years in Jackson, MS before I transferred out ot Jackson and moved to Atlanta. One reason I moved is because there did not seem to be any opportunities for minorities other than in Nursing or Education. If you were a business major or any other major you were out of luck when it came to jobs. There is of course a lot of poverty. Many of the residents in Jackson MS are uneducated, illiterate and are living on Welfare. I have 4 cousins, a brother and 3 male friends who moved to Jackson and believe it or not they are now ALL in prison. It is certainly NOT an environment that is conducive to fostering family values, a respect for religion and hardwork. It is even more depressing than Memphis, TN. IT is HIGHLY segregated. But then again, you can't blame the folks. I don't want to live around poverty and crime either. I would say there is racial tension but everyone is so segregated you really can't tell other than looking at how 1 half of
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