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Pearl, MS

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Pearl has the shopping and family-friendly fun you’re looking for

River Stadium Shopping Family-Friendly Mississippi

Pearl is a rapidly growing city in Rankin County, located on the east side of the Pearl River. Residents living in Pearl enjoy being close to many family-friendly attractions, including those in neighboring Jackson.

Trustmark Park is the home stadium of the Mississippi Braves, which are part of the Minor League Baseball association. It’s an excellent spot to take the whole family, plus it is right next to the Outlets of Mississippi shopping center!

At the outlets - which make up the Riverwind Shopping District – brands such as Ann Taylor, Torrid, and Nike live here as do tons of restaurants. Just minutes from the district is the Mississippi Children’s Museum, which provides kids a fun environment where they can learn about science, art, and history.

On the weekends locals enjoy heading out to Zoological Park to visit the animal exhibits. Students of Jackson State University have only a short commute to class, making Pearl the ideal location for them.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Pearl, MS is $1,088 for one bedroom, $1,156 for two bedrooms, and $1,490 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pearl has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,088/month
804 Sq Ft
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Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

35

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

Northside Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-3

586 Students

7
out of 10

Pearl Lower Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-1

782 Students

Rating Unavailable

Pearl Upper School

Public

Grades 4-5

585 Students

Rating Unavailable

Pearl Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,001 Students

3
out of 10

Pearl High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,262 Students

9
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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Living in Pearl

Restaurants

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Pearl gives residents and visitors an array of dining options that include Mexican food, Italian restaurants, Chinese food, burgers and fries, sandwiches, seafood, barbeque, and more. Some of the popular eateries in town are O’Charley’s Restaurant and Bar for American fare, Frisco Deli for sandwiches and more, and Moss Creek Fish House for seafood lovers. The variety of bistros, cafes, buffets, sit-down restaurants, and fast food joints provide a different dining option for every night of the week. Local supermarkets and grocery stores also offer all the ingredients necessary for a cozy meal at home.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.