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Jackson, MS
B
Population: 156,803
Home Price: $92,900
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Overview
Jackson is a midsize city in the state of Mississippi with a population of 156,803. Jackson has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
20.6 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Jackson, MS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Jackson
Mississippi
United States
Per Capita Income
$23,176
$23,075
$32,693
Median Household Income
$39,969
$43,206
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
10.7%
7.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
21.1%
19.4%
10.5%
Age
Jackson
Mississippi
United States
Median Age
33.5
38.3
42.3
Gender
Jackson
Mississippi
United States
Male
46.2%
47.4%
49.8%
Female
53.8%
52.6%
50.2%
Race
Jackson
Mississippi
United States
White
15.0%
53.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
82.8%
40.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
1.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.3%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.4%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.2%
2.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Jackson
Mississippi
United States
Median Home Price
$92,900
$103,931
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$692
$521
$801
Family Households
27.0%
27.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
44.8%
44.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
47.8%
67.5%
72.9%
Renters
52.2%
32.5%
27.1%
Education
Jackson
Mississippi
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.6%
12.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
24.8%
24.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
25.0%
20.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.6%
10.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
15.7%
12.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Jackson
Mississippi
United States
Mathematics
25.7%
42.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
29.1%
38.0%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Jackson
Mississippi
United States
Murder
46.5
9.9
3.0
Rape
NA
35.9
38.0
Robbery
292.7
58.9
40.7
Assault
413.4
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Jackson
Mississippi
United States
Burglary
1106.0
684.8
336.1
Theft
2873.9
2347.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
558.5
189.5
167.1
Arson
50.2
10.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Jackson, MS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
fast food
food wine
personal chef
cajun food
chef
hot sauce
hot wings
fried foods
baking
skincare
street tacos
liquor
authentic
snacking
crawfish
spaghetti
international cuisine
sandwich
sweets
bread
high school football
football
college football
country music
sports analyst
college basketball
sports coverage
video games
flag football
college hoops
golf
basketball
little league
pop culture
food wine
baseball
major league
classic rock
disc golf
soccer
inspired by
digital artist
commissions open
art museum
cover art
nft
creative
drawing
talented artists
studio
graphic novels
library
poetry
museum
architecture
artists
fashion
jewelry
collection
icon
video games
scifi
random stuff
car enthusiast
board games
fighting games
disc golf
horror movies
fitness
anime
books
gaming
dd
fact knower
dder
iyaoyas
youtuber
comics
nascar
scuba diving
sports
indie music
music videos
local news
sports coverage
low budget
producer director
producer
executive producer
radio host
pop culture
booking
broadcasting
classic rock
tv
creative
digital marketing
radio personality
pro wrestling
studio
sports
space
arts
rock climbing
prefabs
summer
facility
nature
winter
fishing
gardening
wildlife
swimming
hunting
lodge
conservation
visitors
ski
hiking
lawn
black owned
shopping center
christmas gifts
smoke shop
record store
liquor store
groceries
gift card
apparel
nordstroms
retail
jewelry
newused
farmers market
pharmacy
grocery shopping
restaurant
cafe
mall
purses
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