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Jackson, MS

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The City with Soul is the largest in Mississippi.

Historic Convenient Southern

Jackson, the City with Soul, is the largest city in Mississippi. Burned down three times during the Civil War, Jackson has also served as the setting of major events during the Civil Rights Movement, many of which are commemorated with Mississippi Freedom Trail Markers throughout the city. Learning about an array of subjects is easy in Jackson, which is home to a number of museums including the Old Capitol Museum, Mississippi Children’s Museum, Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, and the Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center.

The music, arts, culinary, and culture scenes are all booming in Jackson. Residents can listen to live music at F. Jones Corner or One Block East, appreciate art at any of the many downtown galleries or the Mississippi Museum of Art, experience fine dining at restaurants such as Manship Wood Fired Kitchen and Bully’s Restaurant, and even witness the International Ballet Competition at Thalia Mara Hall. Jackson also contains one of the largest and best equipped planetariums in the South, the Russell C. Davis Planetarium.

Accessible to Interstates 20, 55, and 220 as well as Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, Jackson is just a three-hour drive from both New Orleans and Memphis.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Jackson, MS is $1,015 for a studio, $897 for one bedroom, $1,070 for two bedrooms, and $1,169 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jackson has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$897/month
667 Sq Ft
House
$1,184/month
916 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

21

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Gary Road Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-5

703 Students

4
out of 10

Van Winkle Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

335 Students

2
out of 10

Gary Road Elementary

Public

Grades PK-2

672 Students

Rating Unavailable

Pecan Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

463 Students

Rating Unavailable

Bates Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

430 Students

Rating Unavailable

Cardozo Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

625 Students

Rating Unavailable

Blackburn Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

614 Students

Rating Unavailable

Chastain Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

591 Students

Rating Unavailable

Brinkley Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

431 Students

Rating Unavailable

Siwell Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

400 Students

Rating Unavailable

Murrah High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,326 Students

6
out of 10

Callaway High School

Public

Grades 9-12

923 Students

5
out of 10

Jim Hill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

908 Students

5
out of 10

Forest Hill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

991 Students

4
out of 10

Provine High School

Public

Grades 9-12

774 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Davis Planetarium
  • Jackson Zoological Park
  • LeFleur's Bluff State Park
  • Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
  • Mynelle Gardens

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International

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