Byram, MS??? (Jackson, Ridgeland, Brandon: housing, work, schools)

[memphistransfer]

How's Byram? They seem to have reasonably priced homes there.

Thanks!

[gobigred]

Byram is just "ok". There is crime there but not as much as in Jackson. Flowood may be a better option for you. Same priced homes yet more shopping, restaurants, and very family friendly. Byram's problem is that it is right on I-55 and the business at the exits get robbed a lot. It's only a couple of hours to New Orleans from Byram and the Katrina crime has creeped into the area. Check out Flowood.

[SassyGirl2]

Originally Posted by memphistransfer

How's Byram? They seem to have reasonably priced homes there.

Thanks!

Jackson has for years attempted to incorporate Byram because of losing a lot of tax base and thinks Byram will be a quick fix.

Not knowing where you work or potential for good schools, I will just make the following suggestions. Stay out of Hinds county, completely. Look to Madison county particularly the cities of Madison and Ridgeland. Look in Rankin county to the cites of Flowood and Brandon.

Madison, Ridgeland and Flowood are in a boom right now. Many good schools, restaurants, better shopping, lower crime, nicer neighborhoods, and affordable housing. I believe Rankin county has lower taxes than Madison but it has been a while since I checked taxes lately.

Hope this helps and good luck.