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.
Median Household Income
$42,071
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,055
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$111,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,091
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,097
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,288
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,544
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
Average AQI
48.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,177
Per month
Avg Home Value
$161,733
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Jackson?
The cost of living index for Jackson is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Jackson?
The median gross rent in Jackson is $1,055 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Jackson?
The median household income in Jackson is $42,071 per year.
What is the median home value in Jackson?
The median home value in Jackson is $111,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Jackson?
Jackson has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Jackson?
Tax data for Mississippi is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
