Quality of Life
Located in Mississippi’s largest metropolitan (Jackson MSA), Madison County is the 2nd fastest growing county in Mississippi (2016).
109,257
Madison County
619,340
Jackson, MS MSA
1.2%
Annual Growth
97.1
Index Cost of Living
68.4%
Labor Force Participation Rate
37.2
Median Age
Madison “the city” voted best place to live in Mississippi three years in a row (2022, 2021,2020).
A+ Grade
Madison County Public Schools
38,000+
Students enrolled in higher education in the Jackson, MS MSA
#1
Most Star Students in Mississippi
93.4%
High School Degree or Higher
TOP 3 TAPESTRY SEGMENTS
19.2%
PROFESSIONAL PRIDE
Prof/Mgmt – College Degree
Married/Single Family Houses
Upgraded Homes / 401(k)
Own 2-3 Vehicles
Latest Gadgets
40.8 Yrs Old / $132K
11.7%
BOOMBURBS
Prof/Mgmt – College Degree
Married/Single Family Houses
Gym Memberships
Mortgage / SUVs
Latest Gadgets
33.7 Yrs Old / $111K
10.7%
YOUNG & RESTLESS
Svcs/Prof – College Degree
Singles/Multi-Unit Rentals
Bank Online / Go Dancing
Buy Organic / Love Music
Redeem Coupons Apps
29.6 Yrs Old / $38K
Madison County boasts many miles of natural surface, multi-use, and paved bike trails.
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Ridgeland was named 2018 Healthiest Hometown and is a Bronze level bicycle friendly community.
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58
Parks
14
Golf Courses
31
Museums
639
Churches
485
Retail
562
Restaurants
The Canton Flea Market is voted as a “Top Twenty Event in the Southeast” by Southeast Tourism Society.
Since 2006, Santé South has grown into the largest wine and culinary extravaganza in the state of Mississippi.
The town of Flora is home to various sustainable produce farms supplying the Jackson MSA and beyond, including a CSA program.
