Question 1

Is Horn Lake, MS or Jackson, MS safer?

Accepted Answer

Horn Lake, MS scores higher on safety. Horn Lake, MS has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Jackson, MS has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High.

Question 2

Is Horn Lake, MS or Jackson, MS more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Jackson, MS is more walkable. Horn Lake, MS has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Jackson, MS has a Walk Score of 8/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Horn Lake, MS or Jackson, MS?

Accepted Answer

Horn Lake, MS has higher-rated schools. Horn Lake, MS has a school rating of 7.5/10 and Jackson, MS has a rating of N/A.

Question 4

Should I live in Horn Lake, MS or Jackson, MS?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Horn Lake, MS	Jackson, MS
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Hard pass
Median Price	$146K	N/A
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$57K	$76K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate ✓ More stable	High
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	8/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	17/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	20 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.5/10 ✓ Better schools	N/A
Best for	Families seeking affordable suburban homesRenters who prefer a quiet neighborhoodCommuters willing to drive to work	Short‑term rentersCollege studentsYoung professionals seeking low rent

Horn Lake, MS vs Jackson, MS

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