Livability Score

54
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Urban Foxes
Coffee Shop
District Donuts Sliders Brew
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Jackson Zoological Park
Zoo
Russell C Davis Planetarium
Museum
International Museum of Muslim Cultures
Museum
Mississippi Museum of Art
Museum
Arts Center of Mississippi
Museum
Thalia Mara Hall
Theatre Arts
Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center
Museum
Old Capitol Museum
Museum
Mississippi Museum of Civil Rights
Museum
The Oaks House Museum
Museum
Mississippi Coliseum
Stadium
Medgar and Myrlie Evers House
Museum
Eudora Welty House
Museum
Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (0) F
Subway Lounge (historic)
Bar
Historic Subway Lounge
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
One Block East
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Rally's
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fenian's Pub
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Kats Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Arby's
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Back Yard Burgers
Fast Food
Back Yard Burgers
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Boxers Rebellion
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Grocery Depot
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Parks (0) F
College Park
Park
Alta Woods Park
Park
Hughes Field
Park
Claibourne Park
Park
Battlefield Park
Park
Jayne Avenue Park
Park
Poindexter Park
Park
Livingston Park
Park
Jackson Art Park
Park
Smith Park
Park
Jaycee Park
Park
Jaycee Park
Park
Museum grounds
Park
Sykes Park
Park
Sykes Park
Park
Woods Park
Park
Aaron Henry Park
Park
MARL DOG PARK
Park
Bradley Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Metrocenter Mall
Mall
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Kangaroo Express
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in West Jackson.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
A+
Ellis & Hwy 80
Bus Stop
Ellis Ave & Hwy 80
Bus Stop
Ellis/Boost Mobile
Bus Stop
Ellis Ave/Save A Lot
Bus Stop
Ellis Ave Plaza
Bus Stop
Ellis & Jesse Drake
Bus Stop
Ellis Ave & Utica Ave
Bus Stop
Ellis & Utica Ave
Bus Stop
Jr Lynch & Pecan Blvd
Bus Stop
Jr Lynch & Hattiesburg
Bus Stop
Hwy 80/Jackson Hotel
Bus Stop
Ellis/Orielly
Bus Stop
Jr Lynch & Arbor Vista
Bus Stop
Valley St & Hill Ave
Bus Stop
Ellis Ave & Jr Lynch
Bus Stop
Valley St & Florence Ave
Bus Stop
Jr Lynch & Newton
Bus Stop
Florence Ave & Valley St
Bus Stop
Valley St & Hair St
Bus Stop
Jr Lynch & Wiggins
Bus Stop
Valley St & Hair St
Bus Stop
Hwy 80/Captin D's
Bus Stop
Hwy 80 &/Country Fisherman
Bus Stop
Valley St @ Holiday Motel
Bus Stop
Raymond Rd. & Alta Woods Blvd.
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in West Jackson is 75/100 - which is 10% lower than Mississippi.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B+
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crime F

West Jackson crime rates are 4,376 per 100k, which is 120% higher than Mississippi
Property Crime
3,838 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
538 crimes per 100k
F
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employment F

The median income in West Jackson is $14,815 - which is 63% lower than Mississippi.
Med. Household Income
$14,815
F
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
A-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Merit Health Central
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Baptist Medical Center
Hospital
Jackson Medical Mall
Clinic
Mississippi Surgical Center
Clinic
Methodist Rehabilitation Center
Hospital
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C
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housing D

West Jackson home prices are $38,900 - which is 63% lower than Mississippi
Home Price
$38,900
F
Home Appreciation Rate
-37%
F
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio)
A
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schools C-

The West Jackson graduation rate is 71% - which is 7% lower than Mississippi
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
71%
D-
Elementary Schools (0) D-
Isable Elementary School
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School
Career Development Center
Clausell Elementary School
Blackburn Middle School
Wilkins Elementary School
Lester Elementary School
Hardy Middle School
New Jerusalem Christian Academy
Poindexter Elementary School
Pecan Park Elementary School
Christian Mission Learning Center Ii
Barr Elementary School
Key Elementary School
Reimagine Prep
George Elementary School
Peeples Middle School
Lake Elementary School
Baker Elementary School
Youth Court School
E. E. Rogers Sda School
Marshall Elementary School
Van Winkle Elementary School
Rowan Middle School
Brown Elementary School
High Schools (0) D-
Jim Hill High School
Provine High School
Wingfield High School
Lanier High School
Cares School
Forest Hill High School
Murrah High School
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  • West Jackson has a Livability Score of 54/100, which is considered poor
  • West Jackson crime rates are 45% higher than the Jackson average
  • Cost of living in West Jackson is 10% lower than the Jackson average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Jackson? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      College Park
      Alta Woods Park
      Hughes Field
      Claibourne Park
      Battlefield Park
      Jayne Avenue Park
      Poindexter Park
      Livingston Park

      Entertainment

      Jackson Zoological Park
      Russell C Davis Planetarium
      International Museum of Muslim Cultures
      Mississippi Museum of Art
      Arts Center of Mississippi
      Thalia Mara Hall
      Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center
      Old Capitol Museum

      Food & Drink

      Subway Lounge (historic)
      Historic Subway Lounge
      McDonald's
      One Block East
      McDonald's
      Rally's
      Captain D's
      Cook Out

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Jackson? Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in West Jackson.
      Drive to Work
      42%

      43% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is West Jackson a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Methodist Rehabilitation Center
      University of Mississippi Medical Center
      G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center
      Saint Dominic Hospital
      Baptist Medical Center
      Merit Health Central

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors