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- Population: 27,255
- Median home value: $157,100
- Median rental price: $1,101

- Top schools nearby: Pearl High School (grade A), Pearl Upper School (grade A), Pearl Junior High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B

#6. Pearl, Mississippi

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- Population: 25,142
- Median home value: $242,700
- Median rental price: $1,110

- Top schools nearby: Brandon Elementary School (grade A), Brandon Middle School (grade A), StoneBridge Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B

#5. Brandon, Mississippi

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- Population: 27,668
- Median home value: $204,100
- Median rental price: $1,179

- Top schools nearby: Clinton Junior High School (grade A+), Northside Elementary School (grade A+), Eastside Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B

#4. Clinton, Mississippi

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- Population: 24,618
- Median home value: $240,700
- Median rental price: $1,185

- Top schools nearby: Madison Middle School (grade A), Madison Station Elementary School (grade A), Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B

#3. Ridgeland, Mississippi

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- Population: 10,204
- Median home value: $257,900
- Median rental price: $1,398

- Top schools nearby: Northwest Rankin Middle School (grade A), Northwest Rankin Elementary School (grade A), Flowood Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+

#2. Flowood, Mississippi

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- Population: 27,595
- Median home value: $312,800
- Median rental price: $1,744

- Top schools nearby: Madison Middle School (grade A), Madison Station Elementary School (grade A), Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.

#1. Madison, Mississippi