Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Ridgeland
Ridgeland, MS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,129
Population
26,220
Renter Mix
50% Rent
Explore the Inside and Out of Ridgeland, Mississippi
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Located in Madison County, Ridgeland sits along the Ross Barnett Reservoir, offering residents access to outdoor recreation and water activities. The rental market remains steady, with average rents ranging from $1,116 for one-bedroom units to $1,724 for three-bedroom homes. Highland Colony Parkway serves as a central corridor, home to established residential communities and local amenities.
Northpark Mall and Renaissance at Colony Park provide shopping and dining destinations within the community. Ridgeland's history stretches back to 1805 as the site of the Choctaw Indian Agency, later known as Yellowley's Crossing before its establishment as Ridgeland in 1896. The Madison County School District serves local students, and Holmes Community College maintains a campus in the area. Major employers in Ridgeland include C Spire's headquarters and Cal-Maine Foods.
Explore the City
Hite B. Wolcott Park is a park in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
Ridgeland offers a Southern gem, complete with shopping, dining, events, and cultural richness.
Ridgeland's charming neighborhoods provide close-knit communities.
The C Spire headquarters provides a space for users to come and enjoy a game of Cornhole.
Renaissance at Colony Park in Ridgeland offers premier fashion, shops, and restaurants.
The B&B Theater in Ridgeland is the primary and sole cinema in the area.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,703
Average: $88,455
Education
11,197
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,914
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Ridgeland, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
37%
Other Education
63%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ridgeland, MS is $1,178 for a studio, $1,124 for one bedroom, $1,374 for two bedrooms, and $1,744 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ridgeland has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,124/month
754 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ridgeland, MS is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
746 Students
Public
Grades K-5
644 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
707 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
968 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mississippi Wildlife Federation
- LeFleur's Bluff State Park
- Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
- Mynelle Gardens
- Jackson Zoological Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International
Top Apartments in Ridgeland
Houses for Rent in Ridgeland
Property Management Companies in Ridgeland, MS
BEZTAK Properties
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Kushner Companies
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47
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3 Communities in Ridgeland
Multi-South Management
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60
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12,151
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12
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3 Communities in Ridgeland
Heritage Properties, Inc.
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39
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24
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2 Communities in Ridgeland
Highlands Vista Group Management LLC
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46
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35
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1 Community in Ridgeland
Case & Associates
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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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.