Jackson metro, MS relocation guide
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About Jackson
Jackson is the capital and largest city of Mississippi — the "City with Soul" — and the economic, cultural, and governmental heart of the metro. Its city limits span three counties (mostly Hinds, with portions in Madison and Rankin), with about 153,700 residents in 2020.
Home prices in Jackson
The median listing price in Jackson is $87,500.
Top places in Jackson
- Mississippi Civil Rights Museum — landmark museum covering the state's central role in the movement.
- Museum of Mississippi History — 15,000 years of state history, sharing a complex with the Civil Rights Museum.
- Mississippi Museum of Art — American and Southern art with a free public garden downtown.
- Mississippi State Capitol — 1903 Beaux-Arts capitol with a gold-leaf eagle dome; tours available.
- Old Capitol Museum — National Historic Landmark; site of secession (1861) and the 1839 Married Women's Property Act.
- Fondren District — the city's arts district: galleries, boutiques, Lemuria Books, restaurants, and Fondren After 5 events.
- LeFleur's Bluff State Park — in-city park with trails and a fishing lake, home to the Mississippi Children's Museum and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.
- Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry Museum — 39-acre living-history crossroads town with 40,000+ artifacts.
- Eudora Welty House & Garden — the author's preserved Belhaven home.
- Medgar Evers Home Museum — civil rights landmark.
- Ross Barnett Reservoir — 33,000-acre lake just northeast for boating, fishing, and waterfront dining.
- Natchez Trace Parkway — scenic national parkway at the city's edge.
Commuting from Jackson
- Jackson is the commute destination for the metro; most suburbs are a ~10–30 minute drive to downtown via I-20, I-55, or I-220.
- Within the city, drives between neighborhoods (e.g., Fondren to downtown) are typically ~10–15 minutes.
- Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is just east of the city in Rankin County.
Schools in Jackson
Public schools: Jackson Public School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Jackson FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Jackson, MS?
The median listing price in Jackson is $87,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Jackson, MS?
Jackson is the commute destination for the metro; most suburbs are a ~10–30 minute drive to downtown via I-20, I-55, or I-220. - Which school district serves Jackson, MS?
Jackson is served by Jackson Public School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.