Jackson, MS
Population 149,827 · Jackson, MS MSA. Moving to or from Jackson? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
149,827
Cost of living (RPP)
89.048
Annual avg temp
66°F
Typical home
$87,256
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $43,238 |
| Median age | 34.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $108,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,018/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.42 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 89.048 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 78.137, goods 96.219, services 64.768. Source: BEA, Jackson, MS (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
66°F
January low
38°F
July high
92°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 51.3". Station: JACKSON HAWKINS FLD, MS US (1.5 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$87,256
ZHVI YoY
-1.7%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,239/mo
ZORI YoY
+4.0%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Jackson, MS
Total employment (MSA)
252,860
Median wage (annual)
$39,540
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 31,490 | $36,580 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 26,230 | $36,470 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 23,080 | $29,690 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 22,970 | $66,380 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 22,370 | $22,500 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
New Orleans, LA 191 mi · 3h 47m Tuscaloosa, AL 191 mi · 3h 34m Mobile, AL 195 mi · 3h 60m Memphis, TN 208 mi · 3h 51m Shreveport, LA 218 mi · 4h 7m Birmingham, AL 240 mi · 4h 25m Montgomery, AL 250 mi · 4h 57m Little Rock, AR 258 mi · 5h 23m Tyler, TX 312 mi · 5h 49m Huntsville, AL 333 mi · 6h 7m