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Jackson INFORMATION

Population: 172,558

Male 47% Female 53%
Married 43%
Single 57%

City rating

This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.

7/10

Overall value

This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.

6/10

Density (Population per mile²)

Compared to New York, Jackson has a very low population density. Jackson is perfect for those who like a quiet city.

1,645 Jackson
27,441 New York

City Info

With a quality of life rating of 7/10 and an overall value of 6/10, there are many things to love about Jackson, MS, but there are also a few factors that may not be the best fit for everyone. Most homeowners will be happy in Jackson, but be sure to visit first to make sure it’s the best place for you.

Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. Jackson has a population density of 1,645, with 172,558 current residents.

Out of the 172,558 current residents, 47% are male and 53% are female. 43% of the residents are married and 57% are single.

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Residence

Air quality

Best air quality

Weather

  • 58% Sun
  • 49% Rain
  • 1% Snow

Condition

65°F average temperature

  • 39 years Median home age
  • $90,390 Median home price
  • 1.44% Home appreciation rate
  • 7.73% Annual property tax
  • 50.4%
    Homes owned
  • 35.6%
    Homes rented
  • 14.1%
    Homes vacant

Residence

As for living in Jackson, the air quality is 67% and the weather, on average, is 58% sunny, 49% rainy, and 1% snowy. The average temperature is 65°F.

Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Jackson, you should know that 50.4% of homes are owned while 35.6% of homes are rented, and 14.1% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $90,390, the median age of homes is 39 years, the annual home appreciation is 1.44% and the annual property tax is 7.73%.

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Community

Religious diversity

  • Crime rate (per 100,000)

    8
  • Average age

    33
  • Political majority

    Democrat Democrat

Community

When looking at the community of Jackson, it’s important to determine the crime rate. Jackson’s crime rate is 8 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in Jackson is 33 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 69.24% Democratic, 30.26% Republican, and 0.51% Independent.

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Locale

Unemployment

9%

Education

Student teacher ratio 1:18

Occupation

  • Management, Business, Art & Sciences
    10.8%
  • Sales & Office Occupations
    29%
  • Service Occupations
    18%
  • Production, Transportation & Material Moving
    13.7%
  • Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance
    7.5%
  • 80%
    High school diploma
  • 6%
    Some college or associates degree
  • 17%
    Bachelors degree
  • 10%
    Graduate or professional degree

Locale

When looking at Jackson, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 9.20% of residents are unemployed in Jackson (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed Jackson residents: 10.8% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 20.74% are in the arts and sciences field, 18% are in the customer service field, 29% are in the sales field, 0.23% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 7.5% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 13.7% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:18. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 79.50%, 5.50% of residents have an associate’s degree, 17.09% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 10.24% have a master’s degree.

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Transit

Average commute time

Daily breakdown: by transport type

  • Public
    transportation
  • Car
  • Carpool
  • Work at home

Transit

If you plan on commuting to work in Jackson, you should be aware that the average commute time is 22 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of Jackson have a few different options. 77% of commuters use their own cars, 17% of commuters carpool, 1% of commuters use the transit system, and 2% of residents work from home.

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