Living in Richland, Mississippi
Richland is a small city in Rankin County, just across the Pearl River from Jackson and right next to Pearl. US 49 runs straight through it, and the city calls itself a hub for transportation, warehousing and distribution. It also has its own three-school zone in the Rankin County School District.
By Jared Laster, Living in Mississippi. Updated 2026-10-24.
Richland at a glance
- Population: 7,630 (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: $125,800 (source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, ACS 2020-2024)
- Main highway: US 49 runs through the city, next to the I-55 and I-20 interchange (source: City of Richland, City Profile, Checked October 24, 2026)
- Median sold price (12 months): $230,000 (56 sales) (source: MLS United, LLC (Residential), Oct 2025 to Sep 2026)
- Homes sold (12 months): 56 (source: MLS United, LLC (Residential), Oct 2025 to Sep 2026)
- Homes for sale: 15 (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 Richland is like
Richland has about 7,600 people as of mid-2025. The city sits across the Pearl River from Jackson, US 49 cuts right through the middle of it, and it borders the spot where I-55 and I-20 meet.
The city describes itself as a hub for transportation, warehousing and distribution, which makes sense with all those highways close by.
Schools
Richland is in the Rankin County School District, which earned an A for 2025-26. The Richland zone has three schools and about 1,800 students: Richland Elementary (pre-K to 2nd), Richland Upper Elementary (3rd to 6th) and Richland High School (7th to 12th), which is on Highway 49 South.
Getting around and things to do
In 2022 the state finished widening the 7.5 miles of US 49 between Florence and Richland to three lanes each way. Downtown Jackson is about 5 miles away in a straight line, and the airport is about 7.
Richland Parks and Recreation runs the center on East Harper Street, with three playgrounds, fitness areas, walking tracks and youth sports.
Homes in Richland
The Census median home value is $125,800 (2020-2024). Based on MLS data, the median sold price in Richland was $230,000 across 56 sales from October 2025 through September 2026. That's a big gap. The Census number comes from owners' own estimates spread over five years, and the MLS number is what homes actually sold for, so look at recent sales for any specific home.
Neighborhoods in and around Richland
- Monterey Village: Richland subdivision with 39218 addresses.
- Highway 49 corridor: US 49 cuts through the middle of Richland, and Richland High School sits on Highway 49 South.
Schools
Rankin County School District earned an A for 2025-26. Richland has its own three-school zone.
- Richland Elementary School (pre-K to 2nd)
- Richland Upper Elementary School (3rd to 6th)
- Richland High School (7th to 12th)
Getting around
- Downtown Jackson: about 5 miles
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport: about 7 miles
Check it yourself
- Niche: Richland: 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 Richland.
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.
Questions about living in Richland
What schools serve Richland?
Richland is in the Rankin County School District, rated A for 2025-26. The Richland zone includes Richland Elementary, Richland Upper Elementary and Richland High School.
How far is Richland from Jackson?
About 5 miles from downtown Jackson in a straight line. US 49 runs through town, and the I-20 and I-55 interchange is right at the city's edge.
What do homes cost in Richland?
The Census median home value is $125,800 (2020-2024). Based on MLS data, the median sold price in Richland was $230,000 across 56 sales from October 2025 through September 2026.
Thinking about Richland?
Call or text (601) 292-6070 · Office (228) 471-5211 · Jared Laster and Charles Lacey, licensed Mississippi real estate agents with Real Broker, LLC.