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MS area data

Jackson, MS

Aggregated across 12 ZIP codes in Jackson.

Population: 147,918 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Jackson, MS is $110,790 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $110,278 after a median 48 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,197/month. 62 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 14.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$110,790

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$110,790
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
-1.7%
5-year appreciation
-2.4%
10-year appreciation
+42.3%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$125,350
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$110,278
Median list price
$131,638
Median price per sqft
$53
1-year sale-price change
-15.6%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
758
Sale-to-list ratio
90.0%
Active listings
42
1-year forecast
-1.3%
Days to pending
63 days
New listings (monthly)
163

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,197/mo
1-year rent change
+5.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,006/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,191/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,428/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,576/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
62
Elementary schools
33
Middle schools
13
High schools
9
Charter schools
5
School districts serving the area
MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, REIMAGINE PREP
Schools include
MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL, IDA B. WELLS APAC SCHOOL, BARACK H OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BAILEY MIDDLE APAC SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Sonford Products (2.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
67.7°F
Average high
77.4°F
Average low
58.7°F
Annual precipitation
55.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
149
Days with Moderate air quality
214
Highest AQI recorded (year)
110

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-10,523
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
54,042
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,637

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
24
Nearest national park
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (2 mi)
National parks include
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, Vicksburg National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
395
Nearest airport
Flowood Industrial Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MED CENTER, ST DOMINIC-JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MISSISSIPPI METHODIST REHAB CTR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.6 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,718 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
53.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,272
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
77,457
Average weekly wage
$1,019
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
133

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

JacksonState medianUS median
Median home value$110,790$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$110,278$224,950$325,000
Median days on market48 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$1,197/mo$1,471/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,272$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Jackson, MS?
$110,790.
What is the median sale price in Jackson, MS?
$110,278.
How long do homes take to sell in Jackson, MS?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in Jackson, MS?
Typical rent: $1,197/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jackson, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, heatWave.
Is Jackson, MS in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Jackson, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jackson, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jackson, MS?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Sonford Products, 2.1 mi.
How many schools serve Jackson, MS?
62 schools (33 elementary, 13 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Jackson, MS walkable?
Walkability index: 10.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Jackson, MS?
Good. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Jackson, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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