Living in Hinds County, Mississippi

Hinds County is home to Jackson, the state capital, plus Clinton, Byram, Raymond, Terry and several smaller towns. It runs from city neighborhoods and university towns to small courthouse squares and open country, and it has courthouses in both Jackson and Raymond.

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

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Hinds County at a glance

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

Hinds County at a glance

Hinds County was established in 1821 and covers about 870 square miles, with just under 212,000 people as of mid-2025. It's split into two judicial districts, with courthouses in Jackson and in Raymond.

The county's towns and cities are Jackson, Clinton, Byram, Raymond, Terry, Bolton, Edwards, Utica and Learned.

How the cities differ

Jackson is the capital and the center of the metro, with state government, UMMC, museums and historic neighborhoods like Belhaven, Fondren and Eastover. Clinton, just west, has the Olde Towne district, Mississippi Christian University (Mississippi College until June 2026) and an A-rated school district.

Byram sits along I-55 just south of Jackson. It re-incorporated in 2009 and is known for the 1905 Swinging Bridge over the Pearl River. Terry is a small town just south of Byram, established in 1856.

Raymond, southwest of Jackson, has a historic courthouse square, the main campus of Hinds Community College and the site of the 1863 Battle of Raymond.

Schools

Three public school districts cover the cities on this page. The Clinton Public School District earned an A for the 2025-26 school year, the Hinds County School District (which serves Byram, Terry, Raymond and other parts of the county) earned a B, and Jackson Public Schools earned a C.

District lines don't always follow city limits or mailing addresses, so check the zoned schools for any home you're considering.

Home values

The county's Census median home value is $159,900. Based on MLS data, the median sold price in Hinds County was $165,000 in September 2026 (139 sales). Values vary a lot by city. In September 2026 the MLS median was $97,000 in Jackson (98 sales), $221,750 in Byram (12 sales) and $304,900 in Clinton (23 sales). In the smaller towns, the median from October 2025 through September 2026 was $270,000 in Raymond (50 sales) and $290,000 in Terry (65 sales).

Neighborhoods in and around Hinds County

Schools

Clinton Public School District earned an A for 2025-26, Hinds County School District earned a B and Jackson Public Schools earned a C. Check zoning by address.

Getting around

Check it yourself

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.

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Questions about living in Hinds County

What is the county seat of Hinds County?

Hinds County has two judicial districts, with courthouses in Jackson (First District) and Raymond (Second District). Raymond became the county seat in 1829, and Jackson is also the state capital.

What cities are in Hinds County?

Jackson, Clinton, Byram, Raymond, Terry, Bolton, Edwards, Utica and Learned.

Which Hinds County school district is rated highest?

For the 2025-26 school year, the Clinton Public School District earned an A, the Hinds County School District earned a B and Jackson Public Schools earned a C.

What do homes cost in Hinds County?

The Census median home value is $159,900 (2020-2024). Based on MLS data, the median sold price in Hinds County was $165,000 in September 2026 (139 sales), with a wide range from city to city.

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