In Jackson, Mississippi, the median home price is $212,175; median household income is $66,201; the population is 145,249; schools rate 5.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 220.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.2 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Jackson at a glance
Population
145,249
Median Household Income
$66,201
Typical Home Value
$212,175
School District Rating
5.9
Violent Crime Rate
220.0
Avg Commute Time
25.2
About Jackson
Jackson has a population of 145,249. The median home value is $212,175, 10% above the Mississippi median. Median household income is $66,201 (17% above the Mississippi median). The most populated towns are 5, 4, and 1.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Jackson
5 towns, by population.
Jackson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Jackson?
- Jackson has a population of 145,249 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Jackson?
- The median home value in Jackson is $212,175. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Jackson?
- Median household income in Jackson is $66,201 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Jackson in?
- Jackson is in Mississippi.
- How many towns are in Jackson?
- Jackson contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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