Living in Terry, Mississippi
Terry is a small town in southern Hinds County, just south of Byram along I-55 and about 14 miles from the State Capitol. It dates to the 1850s, it's home to Terry High School, and it gives you a small-town setting with the interstate close by.
By Jared Laster, Living in Mississippi. Updated 2026-10-24.
Terry at a glance
- Population: 1,304 (source: Central Mississippi Planning & Development District (2020 Census), April 1, 2020 Census)
- School district: Hinds County School District, rated B (source: MDE 2026 accountability results (The Parents' Campaign), 2025-26 school year)
- Terry High School: Rated B (source: MDE 2026 accountability results (The Parents' Campaign), 2025-26 school year)
- Established: 1856, incorporated 1867 (source: Mississippi Department of Archives and History marker (via HMdb), Marker erected 1981)
- Median sold price (12 months): $290,000 (65 sales) (source: MLS United, LLC (Residential), Oct 2025 to Sep 2026)
- Homes sold (12 months): 65 (source: MLS United, LLC (Residential), Oct 2025 to Sep 2026)
- Homes for sale: 28 (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 Terry is like
Terry is a town of about 1,300 people (1,304 in the 2020 Census). A state historical marker downtown says it was established in 1856 on land donated by W.D. Terry and incorporated in 1867. It was also the home of Albert Gallatin Brown, who served as Mississippi's governor and as a U.S. senator.
Byram is just to the north, and Jackson is about 14 miles from town in a straight line.
Schools
Terry is in the Hinds County School District, which earned a B for the 2025-26 school year. Terry High School, which also serves the Byram area, earned a B. Confirm zoning for any address.
Homes
Based on MLS data, the median sold price in Terry was $290,000 across 65 sales from October 2025 through September 2026. Terry is a small town, so check whether a property is inside town limits before you count on town services.
Neighborhoods in and around Terry
- Downtown Terry: Around Cunningham and Utica streets, where the state historical marker stands.
- Near I-55: The interstate runs along the west side of town, with quick access north to Byram and Jackson.
Schools
Hinds County School District earned a B for 2025-26, and Terry High School earned a B. Check zoning by address.
- Terry High School (B)
Getting around
- Mississippi State Capitol (downtown Jackson): about 14 miles
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport: about 18 miles
Check it yourself
- Niche: Terry: Overall Niche grade B-. Their report card covers schools, housing, cost of living, crime and safety, and resident reviews.
- Niche: Hinds County School District: Overall Niche grade B-. Includes test scores, teachers and parent reviews.
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center: Look up the flood zone for any address in or around Terry.
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 Terry
What school district serves Terry?
The Hinds County School District, which earned a B for the 2025-26 school year. Terry High School also earned a B.
How far is Terry from Jackson?
Terry is about 14 miles from the State Capitol and about 18 miles from the airport in a straight line, with I-55 running right by town.
What do homes cost in Terry?
Based on MLS data, the median sold price in Terry was $290,000 across 65 sales from October 2025 through September 2026.
Thinking about Terry?
Call or text (601) 292-6070 · Office (228) 471-5211 · Jared Laster and Charles Lacey, licensed Mississippi real estate agents with Real Broker, LLC.