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Property Managers in Jackson, MS

Compare top property management companies in Jackson, MS. Review services and vetting status, then reach out or request a free quote.

Damon Wofford Realty LLC
Damon Wofford
Jackson, MS
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Terramark Real Estate
Trey Guerieri
Jackson, MS
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Rental market in Jackson: below-average rents

Three-bedroom rents in Jackson run about 33% below the national average, a clear discount to the national norm. The same data shows Census rent up about 22.1% over five years, vacancy near 15.8%, and a population of 218,533, down 8.5% over five years. The typical home is valued near $159,900, and the median household earns about $49,402 a year, with renters spending a median 34.7% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

-28% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
-33% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
-35% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+22.1% Rent trend, 5-yr
34.7% Rent-to-income

People & households

41.7% Renter-occupied
218,533 Population
-8.5% Population, 5-yr
$49,402 Median household income

Housing stock

15.8% Vacancy rate
$159,900 Median home value
1974 Median year built
71.2% Single-family homes

Jobs

3.2% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed -28% 3-bed -33% 4-bed -35%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 41.7% Owners 58.3%

Professional property management in Jackson typically covers pricing, listings, tenant screening, rent collection, and repairs. About 71.2% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 15.8%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 3.2% as of August 2026. Browse the managers here and request pricing.

All rent figures cover long-term residential leases, not short-term or vacation stays. Commercial rents are not listed, but they generally follow local residential movement, so the signal above still applies to you.

Frequently asked questions

How do rents in Jackson compare to the national average?

Versus the national average: two-bedroom -28%, three-bedroom -33%, four-bedroom -35%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

Are rents rising in Jackson?

Census data shows median gross rent rose about 22.1% across five years.

How strong is rental demand in Jackson?

Renters make up 41.7% of the housing, and the population of 218,533 declined 8.5% over five years. Vacancy runs near 15.8%.

Is Jackson a good market for rental property?

This is a softer market, where competitive pricing and low vacancy make the difference. Renters make up 41.7% of households and vacancy sits near 15.8%. Three-bedroom rents run about 33% below the national average, and rents rose about 22.1% over five years.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (August 2026).