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Jackson, TN

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With its charming and historic downtown, brick-paved sidewalks, and rolling green hills Jackson is a hidden gem. It is located off I-40, roughly halfway between Memphis and Nashville. It is the county seat of Madison County, and it is home to several colleges and universities, including Jackson State Community College, the University of Memphis at Lambuth, and Union University. It's also the location of the Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame and the Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum.

When Jackson residents want to shop, they have plenty of options: Shoppes at the Columns is an outdoor shopping area filled with well-known stores and restaurants. Old Hickory Mall, an indoor shopping mall, is located off Old Hickory Boulevard and is surrounded by smaller strip malls. At Fairgrounds Park, residents can peruse the items at Friendly Frank's Flea Market. For fresh produce, they head to the West Tennessee Farmer's Market.

In a state famous for music, Jackson holds its own. In addition to free concerts at Jackson's AMP at the West Tennessee, residents can head to the Ned McWherter Cultural Arts Center for performances. The Carnegie Tennessee Legends of Music Museum, built in 1903, highlights Jackson's musical past as the birthplace of rockabilly and as the location of the first Hard Rock Café in the country.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Jackson, TN is $1,100 for a studio, $1,106 for one bedroom, $1,378 for two bedrooms, and $1,658 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jackson has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,106/month
719 Sq Ft
House
$1,693/month
1,232 Sq Ft
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Transportation

37

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Thelma Barker Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

704 Students

5
out of 10

Parkview Montessori Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-8

650 Students

5
out of 10

Pope School

Public

Grades K-6

626 Students

5
out of 10

East Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

525 Students

5
out of 10

Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary

Public

Grades PK-3

467 Students

5
out of 10

Northeast Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

815 Students

6
out of 10

Parkview Montessori Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-8

650 Students

5
out of 10

West Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

373 Students

4
out of 10

North Parkway Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

340 Students

3
out of 10

I B Tigrett Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

474 Students

Rating Unavailable

Madison Academic Magnet High School

Public

Grades 9-12

447 Students

9
out of 10

North Side High School

Public

Grades 9-12

886 Students

3
out of 10

South Side High School

Public

Grades 9-12

810 Students

3
out of 10

Liberty Technology Magnet High School

Public

Grades 9-12

549 Students

3
out of 10

Jackson Central-Merry Academy Of Medical Technolog

Public

Grades 9-12

557 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Conger Park
  • Muse Park
  • Wallace Road Park
  • Tobe Bailey Park
  • Forest Hills Park

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