Here's what it costs to live in Jackson, Mississippi, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,055 per month, while the typical home is valued around $111,700. Households earn a median of $42,071 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 48. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$42,071
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,055
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$111,700
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,091
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,097
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,288
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,544
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
146,631
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.5 yrs
Census ACS
48.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
19
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,071
Per month
Avg Home Value
$152,057
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 39056 | — | $1,179 | $204,800 |
| ZIP 39157 | — | $1,186 | $241,100 |
| ZIP 39174 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 39201 | — | $1,342 | — |
| ZIP 39202 | — | $870 | $203,900 |
| ZIP 39203 | — | $710 | $54,900 |
| ZIP 39204 | — | $853 | $65,700 |
| ZIP 39206 | — | $1,032 | $117,100 |
| ZIP 39208 | — | $1,099 | $157,600 |
| ZIP 39209 | — | $928 | $69,700 |
Showing top 10 of 19 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
36°F
July Avg
76°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.5
poor
Hospitals
7
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
85.1%
The cost of living index for Jackson is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Jackson is $1,055 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Jackson is $42,071 per year.
The median home value in Jackson is $111,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Jackson has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Mississippi is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
