Market Intelligence Report — MS-140

Jackson, MS

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-MS-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$280K
-9.7% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.40
+1.9% YoY

Active Inventory

1,910
+5.1% YoY

Median DOM

74 Days
+2.1% YoY

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The Jackson market is currently cooling, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.40, indicating demand is not keeping pace with available supply. Median listing prices have experienced a year-over-year decline of 9.7%, settling at $279,950, while active listings increased by 5.1% over the past year to 1,910 units.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

3.0%-0.3 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Sep 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

609,847+0.2% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Jackson market right now.

Inventory levels expanded over the past year, with active listings up 5.1% and new listings increasing by 8.1%. This growth in supply occurred concurrently with a 9.7% year-over-year decrease in the median listing price. The pending ratio, at 0.40, suggests a continued imbalance between demand and the expanding inventory, although it saw a modest 1.9% year-over-year rise from a low base.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$280K-1.8% MoM

Active Inventory

1,910+5.1% YoY

Days on Market

74+2.1% YoY

Sold Score™

52+1.9% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

52
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The current market dynamics suggest a moderated pace for transactions, with increasing inventory reducing pressure on list prices. Buyers may find more opportunities for negotiation given the expanded selection and extended marketing times, as median days on market held steady at 74. Price discipline may be tested in the current environment with the observed price reductions.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

1,910 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 562 per month.

Pricing Pressure
19.0%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -0.0% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -2.3% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.40

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

Selling in Jackson, MS? Buyer Demand Index is running at 40%.

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Buyer Demand Index
40%
Median Days on Market
74 days
Inventory YoY
+5%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Jackson, MS
CBSA Code
27140
State
MS

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