What’s the best part of Jackson?
It could be where everyone knows their neighbor. Or it could be where home prices are the highest, meaning it’s where everyone wants to live.
Instead of relying on public opinion and speculation, we wanted to get the facts straight and find out which neighborhoods in Jackson are the best based on Saturday Night Science.
Whether you live in the sticks or in an apartment building downtown, you want a little pocket that you can call home. And each neighborhood offers different perks and benefits.
Smaller neighborhoods usually have obvious benefits — less crime, a slower pace of life, and a lower cost of living. But not all Jackson neighborhoods are created equal. Some are better than others. But which ones?
If you’re thinking of moving to Mississippi and Jackson is on the top of your list, check out the best neighborhoods for 2024.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
So what’s the best neighborhood to live in Jackson for 2024? According to the most recent census data, Heatherwood looks to be the best Jackson neighborhood to live in.
Read on to see how we determined the places around Jackson that deserve a little bragging rights, or maybe you’re interested in the worst neighborhoods in Jackson.
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The 10 Best Neighborhoods To Live In Jackson
Population: 1,503
Median Home Value: $191,900 (Eighth best)
Median Income: $109,250 (Third best)
More on Heatherwood: Data | Real Estate
Population: 689
Median Home Value: $280,100 (Second best)
Median Income: $72,155 (Seventh best)
More on Northpointe Estate: Data | Real Estate
Population: 895
Median Home Value: $271,700 (Third best)
Median Income: $63,197 (Tenth best)
More on The Villages Of Northpointe: Data | Real Estate
Population: 972
Median Home Value: $148,000 (17th best)
Median Income: $53,779 (16th best)
More on Rolling Wood Beautiful: Data | Real Estate
Population: 498
Median Home Value: $244,500 (Fourth best)
Median Income: $49,429 (22nd best)
More on North Pointe: Data | Real Estate
Population: 672
Median Home Value: $163,300 (11th best)
Median Income: $123,345 (Second best)
More on Sheffield: Data | Real Estate
Population: 3,784
Median Home Value: $239,060 (Seventh best)
Median Income: $49,934 (2best)
More on Greater Belhaven: Data | Real Estate
Population: 3,462
Median Home Value: $165,660 (Tenth best)
Median Income: $56,248 (14th best)
More on Fondren North: Data | Real Estate
Population: 769
Median Home Value: $333,700 (best)
Median Income: $138,605 (best)
More on Sherwood-Audubon Area: Data | Real Estate
Population: 805
Median Home Value: $150,400 (14th best)
Median Income: $43,830 (28th best)
More on Woodhaven: Data | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Best Jackson, MS Neighborhoods In 2024
To rank the best neighborhoods in Jackson, we had to determine what criteria define “best” and then apply Saturday Night Science to it.
Using FBI crime, Census, and extrapolated BLS data, we arrived at the following set of criteria:
- High incomes
- Low unemployment rates
- Low crime
- High home prices
- High population densities (A proxy for things to do)
We then ranked each neighborhood with scores from 1 to 92 in each category, where 1 was the best.
Next, we averaged the rankings for each neighborhood to create a best neighborhood index.
And finally, we crowned the neighborhood with the lowest best neighborhood index, the “Best City Neighborhood In Jackson.” We’re lookin’ at you, Heatherwood.
Read on below to learn more about what it’s like to live in the best places Jackson, Mississippi has to offer. Or skip to the end to see the list of all the neighborhoods in the city, from best to worst.
We updated this article for 2024. This report is our tenth time ranking the best neighborhoods to live in Jackson.
Summary: Putting A Bow On Our Analysis Of The Best Neighborhoods In Jackson
If you’re measuring the neighborhoods in Jackson where crime is low and everyone wants to live, this is an accurate list.
The best neighborhoods in Jackson are Heatherwood, Northpointe Estate, The Villages Of Northpointe, Rolling Wood Beautiful, North Pointe, Sheffield, Greater Belhaven, Fondren North, Sherwood-Audubon Area, and Woodhaven.
As mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Jackson aren’t all good. Maddoxroad takes the title of the worst neighborhood to live in Jackson.
The worst neighborhoods in Jackson are Maddoxroad, Bailey Avenue, Mid City Business Association, Old Dixon, and Enochs Street-Hyde Park.
We ranked the neighborhoods from best to worst in the chart below.
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Best Neighborhoods To Live In Jackson For 2024 Detailed Data
| Rank | Neighborhood | Population | Home Value | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heatherwood | 1,503 | $191,900 | $109,250 |
| 2 | Northpointe Estate | 689 | $280,100 | $72,155 |
| 3 | The Villages Of Northpointe | 895 | $271,700 | $63,197 |
| 4 | Rolling Wood Beautiful | 972 | $148,000 | $53,779 |
| 5 | North Pointe | 498 | $244,500 | $49,429 |
| 6 | Sheffield | 672 | $163,300 | $123,345 |
| 7 | Greater Belhaven | 3,784 | $239,060 | $49,934 |
| 8 | Fondren North | 3,462 | $165,660 | $56,248 |
| 9 | Sherwood-Audubon Area | 769 | $333,700 | $138,605 |
| 10 | Woodhaven | 805 | $150,400 | $43,830 |
| 11 | Bellevue Oaks | 200 | $163,300 | $80,708 |
| 12 | Willow Wood | 2,259 | $93,300 | $65,566 |
| 13 | Sugaloch | 1,464 | $97,100 | $41,932 |
| 14 | Brairwood Heights | 286 | $126,050 | $59,832 |
| 15 | Rolling Hills | 1,280 | $96,950 | $50,020 |
| 16 | Broadmoor | 2,450 | $103,867 | $56,716 |
| 17 | The Northwood | 310 | $171,100 | $32,850 |
| 18 | Lakewood Drive | 1,304 | $81,700 | $47,311 |
| 19 | Northlake | 568 | $125,500 | $42,286 |
| 20 | Wildwood North | 488 | $150,300 | $41,917 |
| 21 | Norwood 3 And 4 | 787 | $99,400 | $54,886 |
| 22 | Jakson Country Club | 745 | $96,950 | $50,020 |
| 23 | Northeast | 482 | $240,300 | $86,746 |
| 24 | Fonderen-Cherokee Heights | 1,974 | $135,450 | $41,424 |
| 25 | North Colony | 893 | $150,400 | $31,972 |
| 26 | Northbrook | 3,993 | $96,040 | $38,763 |
| 27 | East Brooke | 106 | $240,300 | $86,746 |
| 28 | Mcleod | 700 | $68,600 | $67,648 |
| 29 | Woodville Heights | 1,861 | $75,900 | $51,352 |
| 30 | Brookhollow | 350 | $108,100 | $63,056 |
| 31 | Berwood Drive-Azalea Circle | 1,601 | $93,950 | $19,608 |
| 32 | Ashley Acres | 105 | $102,800 | $36,029 |
| 33 | Chrraige Hills | 80 | $99,600 | $51,932 |
| 34 | Norwood South | 681 | $94,800 | $48,783 |
| 35 | Hibernia Hill | 564 | $64,600 | $27,216 |
| 36 | Appleridge | 1,775 | $68,400 | $35,859 |
| 37 | Bel Air | 848 | $69,700 | $37,500 |
| 38 | Sunkist | 642 | $77,900 | $43,507 |
| 39 | Englewood | 1,931 | $44,900 | $35,960 |
| 40 | Presidential Hills | 1,646 | $96,950 | $43,327 |
| 41 | Poindexter Park | 797 | $66,933 | $39,927 |
| 42 | Larchmont | 732 | $72,300 | $48,092 |
| 43 | Tougaloo Community | 2,113 | $106,850 | $36,004 |
| 44 | Leavell Woods | 384 | $41,300 | $41,016 |
| 45 | High School Park | 423 | $59,000 | $34,498 |
| 46 | Hanging Moss East | 1,613 | $76,400 | $28,425 |
| 47 | Skyline Dr | 1,516 | $38,300 | $26,061 |
| 48 | Mid City | 569 | $49,000 | $22,054 |
| 49 | Nantucket Drive Block | 309 | $69,700 | $35,396 |
| 50 | Virden | 3,500 | $61,700 | $33,435 |
| 51 | Raines Community | 268 | $69,700 | $35,396 |
| 52 | Friends Of West Jackson | 627 | $52,900 | $24,500 |
| 53 | North Park And Ridgecrest | 1,130 | $77,200 | $20,777 |
| 54 | Scotland Heights | 885 | $62,050 | $25,920 |
| 55 | Capitol Neighbors | 1,004 | $50,850 | $27,549 |
| 56 | Arbor Vista | 621 | $70,100 | $34,167 |
| 57 | Country Club | 190 | $69,700 | $35,396 |
| 58 | West Park | 2,100 | $61,150 | $25,214 |
| 59 | Beautiful View Block | 130 | $59,100 | $25,147 |
| 60 | Utha Street | 838 | $49,367 | $27,936 |
| 61 | North Midtown | 1,485 | $53,900 | $23,653 |
| 62 | Queens-Magnolia Terrace | 2,095 | $61,800 | $33,983 |
| 63 | West Central Jackson | 5,244 | $75,183 | $28,304 |
| 64 | Lynch Street | 213 | $157,500 | $15,968 |
| 65 | Washington Addition | 1,693 | $35,700 | $23,787 |
| 66 | Country Club Place | 1,100 | $36,050 | $23,903 |
| 67 | Citizens Southwest | 14,344 | $61,200 | $45,032 |
| 68 | Matthew East | 223 | $70,100 | $34,167 |
| 69 | Wingfield | 195 | $70,100 | $34,167 |
| 70 | Sunnyside | 423 | $66,000 | $21,648 |
| 71 | Delhaven | 788 | $46,350 | $16,520 |
| 72 | Alta Woods | 635 | $59,800 | $40,286 |
| 73 | Saint Paul | 193 | $45,900 | $16,033 |
| 74 | Magnolia Terrace | 177 | $76,700 | $33,571 |
| 75 | Grand Avenue | 857 | $36,250 | $18,076 |
| 76 | Georgetown Community | 1,566 | $55,400 | $23,067 |
| 77 | Daniel Lake-Mason Blvd | 639 | $44,900 | $24,768 |
| 78 | Cheswood Park | 199 | $70,300 | $35,036 |
| 79 | Pine Hills | 87 | $49,300 | $45,536 |
| 80 | Olin Park | 651 | $33,600 | $21,338 |
| 81 | Westhaven | 1,052 | $53,800 | $23,113 |
| 82 | University Park | 244 | $33,600 | $21,338 |
| 83 | Savannah Street | 1,114 | $44,500 | $32,200 |
| 84 | Jayne Avenue | 405 | $45,250 | $26,626 |
| 85 | West Jackson | 257 | $38,900 | $14,815 |
| 86 | College Addition | 359 | $54,500 | $24,491 |
| 87 | Colonial Heights | 714 | $43,700 | $23,068 |
| 88 | Enochs Street-Hyde Park | 441 | $34,200 | $24,486 |
| 89 | Old Dixon | 188 | $61,200 | $24,625 |
| 90 | Mid City Business Association | 1,104 | $42,100 | $23,428 |
| 91 | Bailey Avenue | 886 | $32,500 | $23,762 |
| 92 | Maddoxroad | 925 | $41,567 | $20,861 |