Living in Byram, Mississippi

Byram sits along I-55 just south of Jackson, about 9 miles from the State Capitol. It's a younger city (it re-incorporated in 2009) with a historic swinging bridge over the Pearl River, a drag strip, and home prices that run below a lot of the metro's other suburbs.

By Jared Laster, Living in Mississippi. Updated 2026-10-24.

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Byram at a glance

Based on information from MLS United, LLC. for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What Byram is like

Byram was first founded as a city in 1870, but it lost its city status during the Great Depression. It became a city again in 2009 after a long dispute with Jackson over annexation, and today it has about 12,700 people.

I-55 runs along the east side of the city, with exits 81 and 85, so getting into Jackson is a straight shot up the interstate. City Hall is on Terry Road.

The Swinging Bridge and things to do

The Byram Swinging Bridge was built in 1905 so farmers could move goods across the Pearl River, and it connects Hinds and Rankin counties. It's on the National Register of Historic Places, it's for pedestrians only, and it's on the city's logo.

The Swinging Bridge Festival is one of the city's bigger events, with rides, vendors, a car show, live music and fireworks. Byram Dragway, a drag strip that opened in 2002, usually runs from around Mardi Gras to Thanksgiving.

The city lists a new sports complex with soccer fields and nature trails among its upcoming projects.

Homes and prices

Byram's Census median home value is $206,600. Based on MLS data, the median sold price in Byram was $221,750 in September 2026 (12 sales). Census data shows about 84% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

In our videos we talk about Byram as one of the more affordable options in the Jackson metro, where you can get more house or land for the money. Check the exact address for city limits and school zoning.

Neighborhoods in and around Byram

Schools

Byram is served by the Hinds County School District, which earned a B for the 2025-26 school year. Gary Road Intermediate and Terry High School earned a B, and Gary Road Elementary and Byram Middle earned a C. Confirm zoning by address.

Getting around

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Questions about living in Byram

What school district serves Byram?

The Hinds County School District, which earned a B for the 2025-26 school year. Byram-area schools include Gary Road Elementary, Gary Road Intermediate and Byram Middle, with older students attending Terry High School. Confirm zoning for the specific address.

Is Byram part of Jackson?

No. Byram is its own city. It re-incorporated in 2009 after a long dispute with Jackson over annexation.

What do homes cost in Byram?

The Census median home value is $206,600 (2020-2024). Based on MLS data, the median sold price in Byram was $221,750 in September 2026 (12 sales).

What is the Byram Swinging Bridge?

A pedestrian bridge over the Pearl River built in 1905 that connects Hinds and Rankin counties. It's on the National Register of Historic Places and the city now owns it.

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