Market Intelligence Report — MS-140

Jackson, MS

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

Ref. No: 2026-MS-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$285K
-8.6% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.39
+0.5% YoY

Active Inventory

1,916
+5.7% YoY

Median DOM

73 Days
+2.8% YoY

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The Jackson, MS market is exhibiting cooling conditions, evidenced by a pending ratio of 0.39 and an increase in active listings of 5.7% year-over-year. Median listing prices have concurrently declined by 8.6% over the past year, reflecting diminished pricing power.

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

3.6%-0.4 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 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.

Active listings have expanded by 5.7% year-over-year, alongside a substantial 20.7% increase in new listings over the same period, indicating a growing supply pipeline. Concurrently, the median listing price has experienced an 8.6% year-over-year contraction, while the median $/sqft also decreased by 2.1% year-over-year. This points to a market where supply is outpacing demand, contributing to a downward trend in pricing. The pending ratio, at 0.39, remains relatively low despite a modest 0.5% increase year-over-year.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$285K-0.0% MoM

Active Inventory

1,916+5.7% YoY

Days on Market

73+2.8% YoY

Sold Score™

51+0.5% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

51
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 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

In the current environment, the elevated inventory levels and the prolonged median days on market, at 73 days, suggest a slower pace of transaction activity. Prospective purchasers are likely to encounter more opportunities for price discovery, given the observable pressures on pricing and the increased supply. This dynamic places an emphasis on price discipline for sellers, as absorption rates are lagging.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

1,916 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 676 per month.

Pricing Pressure
17.6%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -1.1% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -2.1% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.39

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

Selling in Jackson, MS? Buyer Demand Index is running at 39%.

Buyers have leverage in Jackson, MS. Homes that sell are the ones priced and presented for today's conditions, not last year's.

Buyer Demand Index
39%
Median Days on Market
73 days
Inventory YoY
+6%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Jackson, MS
CBSA Code
27140
State
MS

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