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Ridgeland, MS
Ridgeland · MS 39157
Updated October 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$310K
Median Price
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Walk Score
8/10
Schools
35 min
to Jackson, MS
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
B+Schools
80/100
CQuietness
60/100
B-Commute
70/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score55/100
Our Take
Ridgeland offers solid family-friendly amenities and relatively affordable housing compared to the broader Jackson area. It has good schools, low flood risk, and reasonable commute times, but lacks walkability and robust public transit.
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The Good
- ✓High-rated public schools
- ✓Affordable median home price
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓Convenient 30‑minute commute to Jackson downtown
Real Talk
- !Crime rates are higher than in some neighboring suburbs
- !Limited public transit options
- !Very low walkability score
- !Potential for future commercial development could increase noise
- $Property tax rates around 1.1% of assessed value
- $Utility costs higher for older homes
- $Potential HOA fees for newer subdivisions
Best For
Families with school-age kidsCommuters to JacksonRemote workers needing a quiet environmentRetirees looking for affordable housing
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Ridgeland, MS
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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