Living in Jackson, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jackson · Census data 2020–2024
Jackson has 146,631 residents with a median age of 34.5. The median household income is $42,071 (25% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $111,700, the median rent is $1,055/month.
Jackson at a glance
- Population
- 146,631
- Median age
- 34.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $42,071State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $111,700State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,055/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 48.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Jackson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 27.9%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Jackson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jackson the median home value is $111,700, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,055 per month, which is 35.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,231 a month in housing costs.
Jackson median household income
The median household income in Jackson is $42,071 and the income per person is $26,811. 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Jackson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 74,871
- Owner-occupied
- 48.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.4%
- Vacant
- 18%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.29
Jackson demographics
- Population
- 146,631
- Median age
- 34.5
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 61,415
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jackson ›
Education in Jackson
28.8% of adults 25 and older in Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 12.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jackson
- Unemployment rate
- 9.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Jackson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 146,631 | $42,071 | $111,700 | $1,055 |
| Richland | 7,346 | $66,558 | $125,800 | $1,185 |
| Pearl | 27,737 | $61,695 | $182,500 | $1,175 |
| Clinton | 27,195 | $74,745 | $225,800 | $1,118 |
| Ridgeland | 24,587 | $66,038 | $275,200 | $1,336 |
| Flowood | 10,587 | $83,880 | $342,200 | $1,430 |
| Byram | 12,799 | $70,445 | $206,600 | $1,343 |
| Madison | 27,946 | $119,338 | $352,900 | $1,853 |
| Raymond | 1,663 | $40,060 | $191,100 | $710 |
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What is the median household income in Jackson, MS?
The median household income in Jackson is $42,071, 25% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Jackson?
The median home value in Jackson is $111,700, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Jackson?
The median gross rent in Jackson is $1,055 per month, about 35.9% of household income.
Is Jackson, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 27.9%.
What is the median age in Jackson?
The median age in Jackson is 34.5 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Jackson?
The average commute to work in Jackson is 20 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jackson?
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jackson?
28.8% of adults in Jackson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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