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Jackson
  • City in Mississippi
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Jackson

#215 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      D minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Jackson is a city in Mississippi with a population of 156,803. Jackson is in Hinds County. Living in Jackson offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Jackson there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Jackson and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Jackson...
    Population
    156,803
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $92,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $905
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      413.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      46.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      81.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      292.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      1,106
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,873.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      558.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in Jackson

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $39,969
    National
    $69,021
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