Question 1

Is Oxford, MS or Southaven, MS cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Southaven, MS is cheaper. The median home price in Oxford, MS is approximately $251,200 and in Southaven, MS it is approximately $157,400 — a difference of $93,800.

Question 2

Is Oxford, MS or Southaven, MS safer?

Accepted Answer

Oxford, MS scores higher on safety. Oxford, MS has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate. Southaven, MS has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Oxford, MS or Southaven, MS more walkable?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Should I live in Oxford, MS or Southaven, MS?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Oxford, MS	Southaven, MS
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$251K	$157K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$60K ✓ Higher income	$59K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	14/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	1/100	1/100
Bike Score	1/100	1/100
Commute	N/A	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B ✓ Safer	D+
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	N/A	N/A
Best for	Car-dependent residentsAffordability seekersSmall-town families	First‑time home buyers on a budgetBudget‑conscious familiesCommuters who can drive to Memphis

Oxford, MS vs Southaven, MS

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