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Pearl
  • Suburb of Jackson, MS

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grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade A minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Pearl is a suburb of Jackson with a population of 27,017. Pearl is in Rankin County and is one of the best places to live in Mississippi. Living in Pearl offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Pearl and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Pearl are highly rated.

About

About Pearl...
Population
27,017

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$141,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$999
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    39%
  • Own
    61%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    17%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    36%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    12%
    national  11%

Working in Pearl

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$54,615
National
$69,021

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