Jackson’s neighborhoods conjure up too many stereotypes to count. You’ve got hipster areas, preppy places, neighborhoods where college kids thrive, and of course, ghettos.
It seems as if there’s a neighborhood for everyone in Jackson.
And while the city consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in Mississippi thanks in part to tons of entertainment and jobs, it’s not all rainbows and sunshine in Jackson. Some neighborhoods aren’t as safe as others.
So the question arises, which Jackson neighborhoods are the most dangerous and which are the safest?
Today, we’ll use Saturday Night Science to determine which Jackson hoods need a little tender loving care – the sore thumbs of the Jackson area if you will. Realistically, you can’t expect all the neighborhoods to be amazing, although Northpointe Estate ranks way above the rest.
We examined 87 of Jackson’s neighborhoods to find out the most dangerous places to live. These places don’t quite measure up to Jackson’s reputation.
Table Of Contents: Top 10 | Methodology | Summary | Table
So what’s the worst neighborhood to live in Jackson for 2024? According to the most recent census data, Maddoxroad looks to be the worst neighborhood in Jackson.
Read on to see how we determined the places around Jackson that need a pick-me-up. And remember, don’t blame the messenger.
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The 10 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods In Jackson For 2024
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Population: 925
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 4,504
Property Crime Per 100k: 3,908
Median Home Value: $41,567 (11th worst)
Median Income: $20,861 (8th worst)
More on Maddoxroad: Data
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Population: 886
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 1,151
Property Crime Per 100k: 6,941
Median Home Value: $32,500 (worst)
Median Income: $23,762 (18th worst)
More on Bailey Avenue: Data
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Population: 1,104
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 1,156
Property Crime Per 100k: 6,972
Median Home Value: $42,100 (12th worst)
Median Income: $23,428 (16th worst)
More on Mid City Business Association: Data
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Population: 441
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 3,180
Property Crime Per 100k: 11,039
Median Home Value: $34,200 (4th worst)
Median Income: $24,486 (2worst)
More on Enochs Street-Hyde Park: Data
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Population: 188
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 1,084
Property Crime Per 100k: 6,537
Median Home Value: $61,200 (34th worst)
Median Income: $24,625 (24th worst)
More on Old Dixon: Data
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Population: 714
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 1,105
Property Crime Per 100k: 6,665
Median Home Value: $43,700 (13th worst)
Median Income: $23,068 (14th worst)
More on Colonial Heights: Data
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Population: 359
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 1,038
Property Crime Per 100k: 6,257
Median Home Value: $54,500 (27th worst)
Median Income: $24,491 (22nd worst)
More on College Addition: Data
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Population: 257
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 1,093
Property Crime Per 100k: 6,593
Median Home Value: $38,900 (9th worst)
Median Income: $14,815 (worst)
More on West Jackson: Data
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Population: 405
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 985
Property Crime Per 100k: 5,941
Median Home Value: $45,250 (17th worst)
Median Income: $26,626 (30th worst)
More on Jayne Avenue: Data
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Population: 1,114
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 1,108
Property Crime Per 100k: 6,682
Median Home Value: $44,500 (14th worst)
Median Income: $32,200 (37th worst)
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Methodology: How we determined the most dangerous Jackson neighborhoods in 2024
To figure out how bad a place is to live in, we only needed to know what kinds of things people like and then decide what places have the least amount of those things. We plugged the following criteria into Saturday Night Science to get the worst neighborhoods in Jackson:
- High crime (Estimated)
- High unemployment (Less jobs)
- Low median income (Less pay)
- Low population density (No things to do)
- Low home values (No one’s willing to pay to live here)
Then, we ranked each neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi for each of these criteria from worst to best.
Next, we averaged the individual rankings for each criterion into a “Worst Score.”
The neighborhood with the lowest “Worst Score” ranks as the most dangerous neighborhood of Jackson.
The article is an opinion based on facts and is meant as infotainment. We updated this article for 2024. This report is our time ranking the worst neighborhoods to live in Jackson.
Skip to the end to see the list of all 87 neighborhoods ranked from worst to best.
Summary: The Worst Neighborhoods Around Jackson
Well, there you have it — the worst of the neighborhoods in Jackson with Maddoxroad landing at the bottom of the pack.
The worst neighborhoods in Jackson are Maddoxroad, Bailey Avenue, Mid City Business Association, Enochs Street-Hyde Park, Old Dixon, Colonial Heights, College Addition, West Jackson, Jayne Avenue, and Savannah Street.
As mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Jackson aren’t all bad. Northpointe Estate takes the cake as the best place to live in Jackson.
The best neighborhoods in Jackson are Northpointe Estate, Heatherwood, The Villages Of Northpointe, Rolling Wood Beautiful, and North Pointe.
We ranked the neighborhoods from worst to best in the chart below.
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Most Dangerous Neighborhoods To Live In Jackson For 2024?
| Rank | Neighborhood | Population | Home Value | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maddoxroad | 925 | $41,567 | $20,861 |
| 2 | Bailey Avenue | 886 | $32,500 | $23,762 |
| 3 | Mid City Business Association | 1,104 | $42,100 | $23,428 |
| 4 | Enochs Street-Hyde Park | 441 | $34,200 | $24,486 |
| 5 | Old Dixon | 188 | $61,200 | $24,625 |
| 6 | Colonial Heights | 714 | $43,700 | $23,068 |
| 7 | College Addition | 359 | $54,500 | $24,491 |
| 8 | West Jackson | 257 | $38,900 | $14,815 |
| 9 | Jayne Avenue | 405 | $45,250 | $26,626 |
| 10 | Savannah Street | 1,114 | $44,500 | $32,200 |
| 11 | University Park | 244 | $33,600 | $21,338 |
| 12 | Westhaven | 1,052 | $53,800 | $23,113 |
| 13 | Olin Park | 651 | $33,600 | $21,338 |
| 14 | Daniel Lake-Mason Blvd | 639 | $44,900 | $24,768 |
| 15 | Georgetown Community | 1,566 | $55,400 | $23,067 |
| 16 | Pine Hills | 87 | $49,300 | $45,536 |
| 17 | Grand Avenue | 857 | $36,250 | $18,076 |
| 18 | Cheswood Park | 199 | $70,300 | $35,036 |
| 19 | Saint Paul | 193 | $45,900 | $16,033 |
| 20 | Alta Woods | 635 | $59,800 | $40,286 |
| 21 | Delhaven | 788 | $46,350 | $16,520 |
| 22 | Magnolia Terrace | 177 | $76,700 | $33,571 |
| 23 | Sunnyside | 423 | $66,000 | $21,648 |
| 24 | Wingfield | 195 | $70,100 | $34,167 |
| 25 | Citizens Southwest | 14,344 | $61,200 | $45,032 |
| 26 | Matthew East | 223 | $70,100 | $34,167 |
| 27 | Washington Addition | 1,693 | $35,700 | $23,787 |
| 28 | Country Club Place | 1,100 | $36,050 | $23,903 |
| 29 | Lynch Street | 213 | $157,500 | $15,968 |
| 30 | West Central Jackson | 5,244 | $75,183 | $28,304 |
| 31 | Queens-Magnolia Terrace | 2,095 | $61,800 | $33,983 |
| 32 | North Midtown | 1,485 | $53,900 | $23,653 |
| 33 | Utha Street | 838 | $49,367 | $27,936 |
| 34 | Beautiful View Block | 130 | $59,100 | $25,147 |
| 35 | West Park | 2,100 | $61,150 | $25,214 |
| 36 | Country Club | 190 | $69,700 | $35,396 |
| 37 | Arbor Vista | 621 | $70,100 | $34,167 |
| 38 | Capitol Neighbors | 1,004 | $50,850 | $27,549 |
| 39 | Scotland Heights | 885 | $62,050 | $25,920 |
| 40 | North Park And Ridgecrest | 1,130 | $77,200 | $20,777 |
| 41 | Friends Of West Jackson | 627 | $52,900 | $24,500 |
| 42 | Raines Community | 268 | $69,700 | $35,396 |
| 43 | Virden | 3,500 | $61,700 | $33,435 |
| 44 | Nantucket Drive Block | 309 | $69,700 | $35,396 |
| 45 | Mid City | 569 | $49,000 | $22,054 |
| 46 | Skyline Dr | 1,516 | $38,300 | $26,061 |
| 47 | Hanging Moss East | 1,613 | $76,400 | $28,425 |
| 48 | High School Park | 423 | $59,000 | $34,498 |
| 49 | Tougaloo Community | 2,113 | $106,850 | $36,004 |
| 50 | Leavell Woods | 384 | $41,300 | $41,016 |
| 51 | Larchmont | 732 | $72,300 | $48,092 |
| 52 | Presidential Hills | 1,646 | $96,950 | $43,327 |
| 53 | Poindexter Park | 797 | $66,933 | $39,927 |
| 54 | Englewood | 1,931 | $44,900 | $35,960 |
| 55 | Sunkist | 642 | $77,900 | $43,507 |
| 56 | Bel Air | 848 | $69,700 | $37,500 |
| 57 | Appleridge | 1,775 | $68,400 | $35,859 |
| 58 | Norwood South | 681 | $94,800 | $48,783 |
| 59 | Hibernia Hill | 564 | $64,600 | $27,216 |
| 60 | Chrraige Hills | 80 | $99,600 | $51,932 |
| 61 | Ashley Acres | 105 | $102,800 | $36,029 |
| 62 | Berwood Drive-Azalea Circle | 1,601 | $93,950 | $19,608 |
| 63 | Brookhollow | 350 | $108,100 | $63,056 |
| 64 | Woodville Heights | 1,861 | $75,900 | $51,352 |
| 65 | East Brooke | 106 | $240,300 | $86,746 |
| 66 | Mcleod | 700 | $68,600 | $67,648 |
| 67 | Northbrook | 3,993 | $96,040 | $38,763 |
| 68 | Northeast | 482 | $240,300 | $86,746 |
| 69 | North Colony | 893 | $150,400 | $31,972 |
| 70 | Fonderen-Cherokee Heights | 1,974 | $135,450 | $41,424 |
| 71 | Norwood 3 And 4 | 787 | $99,400 | $54,886 |
| 72 | Wildwood North | 488 | $150,300 | $41,917 |
| 73 | Northlake | 568 | $125,500 | $42,286 |
| 74 | The Northwood | 310 | $171,100 | $32,850 |
| 75 | Lakewood Drive | 1,304 | $81,700 | $47,311 |
| 76 | Broadmoor | 2,450 | $103,867 | $56,716 |
| 77 | Sugaloch | 1,464 | $97,100 | $41,932 |
| 78 | Willow Wood | 2,259 | $93,300 | $65,566 |
| 79 | Woodhaven | 805 | $150,400 | $43,830 |
| 80 | Fondren North | 3,462 | $165,660 | $56,248 |
| 81 | Sherwood-Audubon Area | 769 | $333,700 | $138,605 |
| 82 | Greater Belhaven | 3,784 | $239,060 | $49,934 |
| 83 | North Pointe | 498 | $244,500 | $49,429 |
| 84 | Rolling Wood Beautiful | 972 | $148,000 | $53,779 |
| 85 | The Villages Of Northpointe | 895 | $271,700 | $63,197 |
| 86 | Heatherwood | 1,503 | $191,900 | $109,250 |
| 87 | Northpointe Estate | 689 | $280,100 | $72,155 |