Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Southaven, MS is cheaper. The median home price in Southaven, MS is approximately $157,400 and in Starkville, MS it is approximately $225,500 — a difference of $68,100.

Question 2

Is Southaven, MS or Starkville, MS more walkable?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which has better schools, Southaven, MS or Starkville, MS?

Accepted Answer

Starkville, MS has higher-rated schools. Southaven, MS has a school rating of N/A and Starkville, MS has a rating of 7/10.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Southaven, MS	Starkville, MS
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$157K ✓ Lower price	$226K
Median Rent	$1K	$890 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$59K ✓ Higher income	$43K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	14/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	1/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	1/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	N/A	30 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	N/A	7/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	First‑time home buyers on a budgetBudget‑conscious familiesCommuters who can drive to Memphis	CollegeTownStudentFriendlyAffordableHousing

Southaven, MS vs Starkville, MS

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