Living in Flowood, Mississippi
Flowood is a Rankin County suburb just northeast of Jackson, with the Lakeland Drive shopping corridor running through it and the Ross Barnett Reservoir to the north. It's one of the closest suburbs to both Jackson and the airport, and it's seen a lot of new construction.
By Jared Laster, Living in Mississippi. Updated 2026-10-24.
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Flowood at a glance
- Population: 11,003 (source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, July 1, 2025 estimate)
- School district: Rankin County School District, rated A (source: WLBT, MDE 2025-26 accountability grades, 2025-26 school year)
- Median home value: $342,200 (source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, ACS 2020-2024)
- Median sold price (12 months): $407,000 (151 sales) (source: MLS United, LLC (Residential), Oct 2025 to Sep 2026)
- Homes sold (12 months): 151 (source: MLS United, LLC (Residential), Oct 2025 to Sep 2026)
- Average days on market: 51 days (source: MLS United, LLC (Residential), September 2026)
- Homes for sale: 36 (source: MLS United, LLC (Residential), September 2026)
Based on information from MLS United, LLC. for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What Flowood is like
Flowood is small by population, about 11,000 people, but it's the shopping and medical hub for the east side of the metro. Lakeland Drive (MS 25) is lined with stores and restaurants, including Dogwood Festival Market and Market Street Flowood. Merit Health River Oaks hospital is in Flowood.
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport sits between Flowood and Pearl, so flying out is easy, and downtown Jackson is only a few miles west.
Schools
Flowood is in the Rankin County School District, rated A for 2025-26. Most of Flowood feeds Northwest Rankin High School. Check zoning by address.
New construction in Flowood
Newer communities like Bristol Crossing have brought single-family new construction to Flowood, and we've featured new homes there on the channel.
Neighborhoods in and around Flowood
- Bristol Crossing: Newer builder community in Flowood 39232 with single-family new construction.
- Reservoir communities (luxury): Flowood sits just south of the Ross Barnett Reservoir, and many nearby waterfront neighborhoods share Northwest Rankin schools.
Schools
Rankin County School District earned an A for 2025-26.
- Northwest Rankin High School
Getting around
- Downtown Jackson: about 4 miles
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport: about 2 miles
Check it yourself
- Niche: Flowood: Overall Niche grade A+. Their report card covers schools, housing, cost of living, crime and safety, and resident reviews.
- Niche: Rankin County School District: Overall Niche grade A, #12 in Best School Districts in Mississippi. Includes test scores, teachers and parent reviews.
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center: Look up the flood zone for any address in or around Flowood.
Niche grades as of October 24, 2026. They change, so click through for the latest. We share these so you can see the data for yourself; we don't rate neighborhoods.
Homes we're featuring in Flowood
- 141 Palace Xing (Flowood, MS · $448,900 · For sale)
- 179 Bronson Bnd (Flowood, MS · $495,000 · For sale)
Questions about living in Flowood
What schools serve Flowood?
Flowood is in the Rankin County School District, rated A for 2025-26, and most of the city feeds Northwest Rankin High School.
Is Flowood close to Jackson?
Yes. Downtown Jackson is about 4 miles away in a straight line, and the airport is about 2 miles.
What do homes cost in Flowood?
The Census median home value is $342,200 (2020-2024). Based on MLS data, the median sold price in Flowood was $407,000 across 151 sales from October 2025 through September 2026.
Thinking about Flowood?
Call or text (601) 292-6070 · Office (228) 471-5211 · Jared Laster and Charles Lacey, licensed Mississippi real estate agents with Real Broker, LLC.