The beautiful neighborhood of Fondren in Jackson, Mississippi covers approximately 1.256 miles and is bordered on the north by Northside Drive, on the south by Woodrow Wilson Avenue, on the east by I-55, and on the west by the ICR Railroad line to the west. With a charming residential area and a diverse business district, Fondren is a great place to live in Jackson.
Considering finances, Fondren real estate is a great choice. North Fondren's cost of living is about 11% lower than the average in the rest of the US. North Fondren's income per capita is 44.3% greater than Jackson's average and 31.7% greater than Mississippi's average. Fondren's median household income in 2013 was $57,236, while Jackson's was only $29,811. Fondren's population is approximately 1,952, compared to Jackson's population of 172, 638. The median age for females in Fondren is 39, and males is 41. In Fondren households, about 23% are married couples, with 42% of those having children.
Rainbow is a community owned grocery store located at 2807 Old Canton Road in Historic Fondren. It is open seven days a week and has been in Jackson since 1980. The Co-Op's mission is to provide local, natural, organic products at the best possible price in support of a sustainable planet for healthy individuals. Rainbow Co-Op began with only three families and has now grown to be operated by 300 members-owners. When you visit Rainbow Co-Op, you'll be able to do more than just grocery shopping. There are several additional places to check out in the Co-Op as well. In addition to the grocery store, you'll find:
The Farmer's Market is in a huge facility on High Street by the Fairgrounds. The all-weather building is the largest of its kind in Mississippi at 18,000 square feet with 32 stalls that have roll-up doors. The Mississippi Farmers Market brings the freshest fruits and vegetables grown in the state into one common location. Farmers from small and large farms alike gather to bring MS residents their very best. Buying produce directly from growers lowers the consumers' cost, since it cuts out the middleman. The fresh produce heads straight from the field and right into your home.
At the Farmer's Market, you'll find various attractions: activities for senior citizens and children, seasonal promotions and events, live entertainment, and cooking demonstrations put on by chefs from local restaurants and culinary schools. The Farmer's Market also features crafts from Mississippi craftsmen and artisans. You can stop for breakfast or lunch at The Farmer's Table, a restaurant located in the Farmer's Market. There you'll get a great meal, with fresh ingredients from local Mississippi farms.
There's always something happening in the Fondren District in Jackson. Whether you're a foodie or into serious shopping, Fondren is a great choice to live. There are shops and restaurants all within walking distance in the Fondren Business District.
Serious Shopping:Southern Living featured the Fondren business district in 2012 in an article entitled, "Where to Shop Now: Jackson's Fondren," so there's no doubt you'll find some charming, unique Southern boutiques in this neighborhood. Fondren's historic court square has a wide variety of shops ranging from antiques to clothing to gifts. In these quaint neighborhood shops, you won't have to worry about long lines or employees who don't even know what they are selling. In fact, as these are locally owned shops, you might have an owner helping you make your selection in the store to find just the right thing. To sum it up, shopping in Fondren is going from one interesting boutique to another and getting the best customer service, and doing all this right in your very own neighborhood!
Fondren's First Thursday:This event has become one of Fondren's most popular each month. On the first Thursday each month (excluding January, February and July), Fondren has about 3000-5000 visitors attend this event. The Fondren business district hosts live music, opens art galleries, has live mural walls, creative art interactions, and live street art performances from some of the area schools. Patrons can enjoy all the attractions and activities while they visit the special boutiques and indulge in the great food from Fondren restaurants and bars.
Another perk of living in the Fondren is how close you are to so many great locally owned dining options. There are more than twenty restaurants, bars, coffee shops and bakeries in the Fondren business district, so getting out to grab a bite to eat will be no problem!
Babalu: If you're looking for a great Mexican meal, try Babalu at 622 Duling Avenue.This Tacos & Tapas restaurant serves authentic gourmet tacos and Spanish style small pates with a Southern touch for their burgers, seafood, and sandwiches. There's even a full service bar and a gorgeous outdoor patio for dining on nice weather days.
Sal & Mookies: At this Fondren eatery, you can get New York style pizza followed by ice cream from the ice cream shop located in the restaurant. There's a great deck for dining outside, and don't miss out on visiting The Pie Lounge, a great neighborhood bar located inside the restaurant.
Brent's Drugs Diner: Well, when Vogue declares a place one of the "seven coolest classic diners in America," it's definitely worth checking out. Stop by Brent's Drugs at 655 Duling Avenue. Grab lunch or breakfast there, but most importantly be sure to get a sweet treat from their old fashioned soda fountain. You won't regret it.
