About Jackson, MS

Jackson - A Great Place to Live

Founded in 1822 and located in central Mississippi, Jackson has grown to over 180,000 people, making it by far the largest city in the state. Jackson is also home to a rich culture of music and art events which occur annually, including the Crossroads Film Festival, Jubilee! Jam, and Mississippi State Fair.

Attractions - Things to See in Jackson

Jackson is also home to many museums, such as the Eudora Welty House Museum, Mississippi Museum of Art, and The Internation Museum of Muslim Cultures. Sports enthusiasts will be able to catch a soccer or baseball game with the local minor league teams.

Apartment Rentals and Average Rents

With a lower than average cost of living, Jackson apartments are very affordable. Average prices for apartments in the area are as follows: 1 bedroom apartments average $489, while 2 bedroom apartments average to around $587. The average cost for apartments in the city area is around $522, which is well below the national average.