Is Jackson, MS 39209 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Jackson housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Jackson, MS 39209 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 7 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 27 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (43 days then) and the median sale price fell 12% to $68,470. Overall, Jackson is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Hinds County, homes here sell more slowly than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 79%. On our competition score, Jackson ranks #45 of 89 MS ZIP codes with enough sales (score 28 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.