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Greenville, MS vs Madison, MS
Greenville, MS vs Madison, MS: What the data shows
Greenville, MS is in Greenville, MS while Madison, MS is in Madison, MS — both in the same state. On home prices, Greenville, MS is the more affordable option at $107,700 median — $209,500 less than Madison, MS's $317,200. WYLT rates Greenville, MS as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Madison, MS as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots.
Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Greenville, MS has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Madison, MS has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Greenville, MS has Low flood risk and Madison, MS has Low flood risk.
Madison, MS is the more walkable neighborhood. Greenville, MS scores N/A/100 versus Madison, MS's 19/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Madison, MS has the higher school rating — Greenville, MS rates 7.1/10 and Madison, MS rates 8/10.
| Category | Greenville, MS | Madison, MS |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Settle here |
| Median Price | $108K ✓ Lower price | $317K |
| Median Rent | $743 ✓ Lower rent | $2K |
| Median Income | $36K | $124K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Low ✓ More stable | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | Car-dependent | 19/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | Minimal transit | Minimal transit |
| Bike Score | N/A | N/A |
| Commute | N/A | N/A |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ | D+ |
| Violent Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Moderate | Good ✓ Cleaner air |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.1/10 | 8/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | First‑time homebuyers on a budgetSmall families needing affordable housingLong‑term residents looking for a quiet environment | Families with childrenRemote workers needing reliable internetProfessionals looking for affordable housing |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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