Jackson metro, MS relocation guide
Moving to Yazoo City, MS
$187,000Median listing price
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About Yazoo City
Yazoo City (about 11,000 residents) is the Yazoo County seat, known as the "Gateway to the Delta," sitting on the Yazoo River on US-49 about 45 miles northwest of Jackson. Much of downtown was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1904, leaving handsome early-20th-century storefronts.
Home prices in Yazoo City
The median listing price in Yazoo City is $187,000.
Top places in Yazoo City
- Triangle Cultural Center (1904, originally a city school) — William Duke Carter antique tool collection and Sam Olden Yazoo Historical Society Museum.
- Willie Morris Library.
- Casey Jones Railroad Museum (former Illinois Central depot).
- Glenwood Cemetery ("Witch's Grave").
- Mississippi Blues Trail markers downtown.
- Nearby Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and Wolf Lake WMA.
Commuting from Yazoo City
- Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~45–55 minutes southeast via US-49 (about 45 miles).
Schools in Yazoo City
Public schools: Yazoo City Municipal 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.
Yazoo City FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Yazoo City, MS?
The median listing price in Yazoo City is $187,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Yazoo City, MS?
Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~45–55 minutes southeast via US-49 (about 45 miles). - Which school district serves Yazoo City, MS?
Yazoo City is served by Yazoo City Municipal 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.