Living in Pearl, Mississippi

Pearl sits just across the Pearl River from Jackson, right where I-20, I-55, US 80 and US 49 come together. It's the largest city in Rankin County by population, with a ballpark, a lot of shopping, and home values below the county median. We've done a vlog tour and a full driving tour of Pearl on the channel.

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

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Pearl at a glance

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

What Pearl is like

Pearl was incorporated in 1973 and has grown to just under 29,000 people as of mid-2025, which makes it the biggest city in Rankin County. It sits at the crossroads of I-55, I-20, US 80 and US 49, so getting around the metro is easy.

Hinds Community College's Rankin Campus is on Highway 80 in Pearl. City parks include Jenkins Park and Bright Park, plus the Center City Walking Trail.

Things to do

Trustmark Park was home to the Mississippi Braves until they left for Columbus, Georgia after the 2024 season. The Mississippi Mud Monsters play there now, and starting in 2026 the ballpark lets you bring your leashed dog.

For shopping, the city lists the Outlets of Mississippi, Bass Pro Shops, Sam's and Cavender's. There's also a Cinemark XD theater, Launch Trampoline Park, Fun Time Skateland and Doris Berry's Farmer's Market. The city also holds Pearl Day, with live music and food.

Getting around

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is about 3 miles from the middle of Pearl as the crow flies, and downtown Jackson is about 5. Pearl has two I-20 exits, at Pearson Road (Exit 48) and Airport Road (Exit 52).

The West Rankin Parkway opened in November 2025. It's a $60 million road meant to make the drive between Pearl and Flowood quicker and take some traffic off Lakeland Drive and I-20.

Homes in Pearl

The Census median home value in Pearl is $182,500 (2020-2024). Based on MLS data, the median sold price in Pearl was $251,450 in September 2026 (36 sales). Both come in below the Rankin County figures.

You'll find older subdivisions plus newer home communities like The Hollows and Serenity Lake. Some neighborhoods sit right on the Flowood line, so we confirm city limits and school zoning for any address you're looking at.

Neighborhoods in and around Pearl

Schools

Pearl has its own school district, the Pearl Public School District, which is separate from the Rankin County School District. It earned a B for the 2025-26 school year, down from an A the year before. Zoning follows the address, so check any home you're considering.

Getting around

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Questions about living in Pearl

What school district serves Pearl?

The Pearl Public School District, which is separate from Rankin County schools. It earned a B for the 2025-26 school year. Check zoning for the specific address.

What do homes cost in Pearl?

The Census median home value is $182,500 (2020-2024). Based on MLS data, the median sold price in Pearl was $251,450 in September 2026 (36 sales).

Is there still baseball at Trustmark Park?

Yes. The Mississippi Braves left after the 2024 season, and the Mississippi Mud Monsters play at Trustmark Park now.

How far is Pearl from Jackson and the airport?

About 5 miles to downtown Jackson and about 3 miles to the airport in a straight line. Pearl also has two exits on I-20.

Thinking about Pearl?

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Call or text (601) 292-6070 · Office (228) 471-5211 · Jared Laster and Charles Lacey, licensed Mississippi real estate agents with Real Broker, LLC.