Jackson metro, MS relocation guide
Moving to Terry, MS
$384,000Median listing price
HindsArea
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About Terry
Terry is a small railroad town in southern Hinds County, bordered on the north by Byram. Originally called Dry Grove and settled in 1811 by Virginians, it was renamed for W.
Home prices in Terry
The median listing price in Terry is $384,000.
Top places in Terry
- Terry Depot — 1927 Illinois Central Railroad depot on the National Register, now a community center; centerpiece of the annual Terry Depot Days festival.
- Village Square park on Cunningham Avenue and the county park on Morgan Drive.
- Terry Cemetery — community burying ground west of town with mid-19th-century graves.
- Blues heritage — birthplace of blues musician Tommy Johnson (of "sold his soul at the crossroads" legend) and adopted home of folk artist Luster Willis.
Commuting from Terry
- Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~20 minutes north via I-55, Exit 78 (16 miles; per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Terry
Public schools: Hinds County 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.
Terry FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Terry, MS?
The median listing price in Terry is $384,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Terry, MS?
Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~20 minutes north via I-55, Exit 78 (16 miles; per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Terry, MS?
Terry is served by Hinds County 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.