City Center
Few ranch-style homes
There are not many single-family homes in City Center as most of the infrastructure is commercial property. The median housing price is just over $100,000 in the area. “Most of what we’re seeing is investors hoping in on anything under $50,000 and turning it into a rental property,” said Carson. Many of the homes are ranch-style builds with small porches. The houses have small yards, and on-street parking is a necessity as most homes don’t feature a driveway. Streets do feature paved sidewalks for walking and exercise.Museums and much more
Locals can head to LeFleur’s Bluff State Park, which features hundreds of acres of recreational activities. The park is home to Mayes Lake, a popular fishing destination, and a nine-hole golf course. There are also campgrounds near the lake and miles of hiking trails. In addition, Smith Park has playground equipment for children and walking paths. The park also has a covered platform stage used for local shows and musical acts. There are frequent festivals featuring food trucks at the park. Locals can visit the Mississippi Museum of Art, or head to the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, or take in a concert at the Alamo Theater, which was built in 1940 but recently renovated.
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Mayflower Cafe and Johnny T's
Residents head to Johnny T’s Bistro & Blues for upscale dining and live music. The hip dining room is dimly lit and features photos of music legends on the wall, while the upstairs Renaissance Room is a sleek bar area with a stage for local musicians to play the blues. The Mayflower Café has been operating since 1935 and is a neighborhood institution. Known for the Greek-inspired menu of seafood and steak, the restaurant has been featured on Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” as well as in feature films Ghosts of Mississippi and The Help. Hal and Mal’s is a hit spot with lunch specials on the weekends and indoor/outdoor seating. Diners can be treated to live music at night in different side rooms. There are a number of boutique shops on Pear and West Streets, and there is a Froogel’s grocery store in the neighborhood for shoppers. For a more expansive retail experience, the Outlets of Mississippi has dozens of nationally recognized stores just to the south off Interstate 20.Jackson Public School District
Kids in City Center attend the Jackson Public School District, beginning at Baker Elementary, which has a C rating on Niche. The next stop is Blackburn Laboratory Middle School, which has a C-minus rating and a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio, ranking far better than the national average. Finally, Jim Hill High School also has a C-minus rating and is noted for being one of the top schools in the state for athletics. Hill High was founded in 1912 and has an International Baccalaureate program.JTRAN around town
Residents can get around town using the JTRAN bus route. The JTRAN has frequent stops on many of the major roads in City Center, including State Street and East Capital Street. The transit service provides transportation all over the Jackson area. Navigating to nearby areas is easy due to the number of major roads in the neighborhood. US Routes 51 and 80 cross through City Center, and Interstates 20 and 55 are accessible on the south side of the area.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Cathy Magee-Byrd
Cathy Magee-Byrd
Havard Real Estate Group, LLC
(601) 721-5833
100 Total Sales
1 in City Center
$20,000 Price
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Josh Huff
Josh Huff
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty
(769) 246-8961
102 Total Sales
1 in City Center
$265,000 Price
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Michael Carr
Michael Carr
Realty ONE Group Prime
(803) 618-3212
21 Total Sales
2 in City Center
$350K - $375K Price Range
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Steve Kennedy
Steve Kennedy
Kennedy & Company Real Estate
(769) 487-0196
10 Total Sales
1 in City Center
$400,000 Price
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Sterling McCool
Sterling McCool
Overby, Inc.
(769) 210-5568
30 Total Sales
1 in City Center
$350,000 Price
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Estinika Brown
Estinika Brown
DGT Real Estate Consultants, LLC
(769) 209-1970
2 Total Sales
1 in City Center
$250,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 1st to 12th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Belhaven Park
Laurel Street Park
LeFleur's Bluff State Park
Battlefield Park
Le Fleur's Campground
Smith Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | City Center | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
City Center Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$500,617
Median Sale Price
$517,913
Median Single Family Sale Price
$517,913
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$259
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
44
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,590
Below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
21,780
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,199 - $3,191 per month
- Standard Life Flats
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 743+ Sq Ft
- 127 S Roach St
- Jackson, MS
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
831
Median Age
41
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
15%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,288
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,992
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.1%
College Graduates
70.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
53.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
56.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Pearl
Comfortable suburb with strong schools just across the river from Jackson
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