Is Jackson, MS 39216 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Jackson housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 6% of homes in Jackson, MS 39216 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 4.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 19 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (49 days then) and the median sale price rose 53% to $372,339. Overall, Jackson is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Hinds County, homes here sell more slowly than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 86%. On our competition score, Jackson ranks #51 of 89 MS ZIP codes with enough sales (score 24 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.