Is Jackson, MS 39202 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Jackson housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in Jackson, MS 39202 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 19 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 15%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 15% to $223,403. Overall, Jackson is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Hinds County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 64%. On our competition score, Jackson ranks #18 of 89 MS ZIP codes with enough sales (score 40 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Jackson 39203 (0% sold over asking) or Edwards 39066 (0% sold over asking), while Utica 39175 (50% sold over asking) and Byram 39272 (28% sold over asking) are even more competitive.