Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Southaven, MS is cheaper. The median home price in Ridgeland, MS is approximately $241,100 and in Southaven, MS it is approximately $157,400 — a difference of $83,700.

Question 2

Is Ridgeland, MS or Southaven, MS more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Southaven, MS is more walkable. Ridgeland, 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, Ridgeland, MS or Southaven, MS?

Accepted Answer

Ridgeland, MS has higher-rated schools. Ridgeland, MS has a school rating of 7.6/10 and Southaven, MS has a rating of N/A.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Ridgeland, MS	Southaven, MS
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$241K	$157K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$67K ✓ Higher income	$59K
Price Volatility	Low ✓ More stable	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	N/A	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.6/10 ✓ Better schools	N/A
Best for	Families with kidsRetirees looking for a quiet placeRemote workers who can handle a car commute	First‑time home buyers on a budgetBudget‑conscious familiesCommuters who can drive to Memphis

Ridgeland, MS vs Southaven, MS

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