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Jackson, MS

Area Guide

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.

Explore the City

In some Jackson neighborhoods, you can find Georgian architecture.

Jackson is known as ‘The City with Soul,’ where rich history and vibrant culture come together.

At the Mississippi State Fair in Jackson, players compete to win prizes in carnival games.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Jackson, MS is $1,074 for a studio, $933 for one bedroom, $1,108 for two bedrooms, and $1,176 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jackson has increased by 4.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$933/month
668 Sq Ft
House
$1,332/month
993 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Jackson, MS is 9.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Jackson is 20.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $933 - $1,176. You can expect to pay 2.4% less for groceries, 16.6% less for utilities, and 14.8% less for transportation.

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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

20

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

Mcwillie Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

385 Students

Barack H Obama Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

239 Students

Power Apac School

Public

Grades 4-5

34 Students

Casey Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

279 Students

Walton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

374 Students

Northwest Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

206 Students

Bailey Middle Apac School

Public

Grades 6-8

247 Students

Kirksey Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

247 Students

Cardozo Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

625 Students

Blackburn Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

614 Students

Murrah High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,326 Students

Callaway High School

Public

Grades 9-12

923 Students

Forest Hill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

991 Students

Jim Hill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

908 Students

Provine High School

Public

Grades 9-12

774 Students

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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Houses for Rent in Jackson

Property Management Companies in Jackson, MS

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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 September 2025.