Jackson, Mississippi
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Jackson.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Jackson?
For relocators asking how much Jackson costs: the housing index sits at 56 versus 100 nationally, with homes near $108,200 and rents near $1,018. Local median income is about $43,238 and unemployment recently ran 4.2% (U.S. 4.2%). Commutes average 21 minutes. Official citywide FBI crime rates are currently unavailable, so treat safety as a neighborhood-level check.
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 56U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $108,200U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,018U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $43,238U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.2%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 21 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- UnavailableFBI gap
- Summer high
- 92°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Jackson compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 141,449City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $43,238Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year45% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 56ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year44% below U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $108,200City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year64% below U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,018City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year24% below U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.2%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 21 min16% below U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 2838% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- UnavailableFBI CDE gap
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 CDE monthly rates - Property crime rate
- UnavailableFBI CDE gap
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 CDE monthly rates - Summer high
- 92°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals5.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 39°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals5.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 51.3 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals55% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 257As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear U.S. avg (268)U.S. 268
Population trend
Jackson declined 18.6% from 173,698 in 2010 to 141,449 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Jackson expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Jackson runs 44 points lower on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 56 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $108,200 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,018 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Jackson?
Budget first around $1,018/month rent or $108,200 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $108,200
- Median rent $1,018/month
- Median household income $43,238
What is the job market like in Jackson?
Labor-market context for Jackson: unemployment 4.2% and median income $43,238. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.2% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $43,238
How long is the typical commute in Jackson?
Plan on roughly 21 minutes each way in Jackson. Walk Score estimates around 28 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 21 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 28/100
Is Jackson safer than similar U.S. cities?
Citywide FBI rates are marked unavailable here — do not infer safety from a placeholder index. Neighborhood due diligence is required.
- FBI citywide rates: data unavailable
What is the climate like year-round in Jackson?
Jackson's climate profile: 92°F summer peaks, 39°F winter mornings, 51.3" annual rainfall, and 257 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 92°F
- Winter low 39°F
- 51.3 in rain · 257 sunny days
About 141,449 people live in Jackson, MS. Households here report a median income near $43,238; our housing-derived cost index is about 56 (among the more affordable large markets in this catalog on housing costs). Entry home prices around $108,200 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
Hot, humid summers and lower housing costs are the headline tradeoff. With about 51.3 inches of rain a year, wet-season drainage and mold checks are worth asking about. Commutes average near 21 minutes one-way, with walkability near 28/100. BLS LAUS puts recent unemployment around 4.2% for the surrounding county. FBI Crime Data Explorer did not return usable agency rates here — verify recent local PD reports block by block.
Jackson is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Jackson with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Jackson city, 1600000US2836000) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Hinds County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: data unavailable — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 CDE monthly rates
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00013927 JACKSON HAWKINS FLD) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10
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