Question 1

Is Horn Lake, MS or Southaven, MS cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Horn Lake, MS is cheaper. The median home price in Horn Lake, MS is approximately $146,300 and in Southaven, MS it is approximately $157,400 — a difference of $11,100.

Question 2

Is Horn Lake, MS or Southaven, MS more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Southaven, MS is more walkable. Horn Lake, MS has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Southaven, MS has a Walk Score of 14/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Horn Lake, MS or Southaven, MS?

Accepted Answer

Horn Lake, MS has higher-rated schools. Horn Lake, MS has a school rating of 7.5/10 and Southaven, MS has a rating of N/A.

Question 4

Should I live in Horn Lake, MS or Southaven, MS?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Horn Lake, MS	Southaven, MS
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$146K ✓ Lower price	$157K
Median Rent	$1K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$57K	$59K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	14/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	1/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	1/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	20 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.5/10 ✓ Better schools	N/A
Best for	Families seeking affordable suburban homesRenters who prefer a quiet neighborhoodCommuters willing to drive to work	First‑time home buyers on a budgetBudget‑conscious familiesCommuters who can drive to Memphis

Horn Lake, MS vs Southaven, MS

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