Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Southaven, MS is cheaper. The median home price in Southaven, MS is approximately $157,400 and in Tupelo, MS it is approximately $183,400 — a difference of $26,000.

Question 2

Is Southaven, MS or Tupelo, MS more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Southaven, MS is more walkable. Southaven, MS has a Walk Score of 14/100 and Tupelo, MS has a Walk Score of 4/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Tupelo, MS has higher-rated schools. Southaven, MS has a school rating of N/A and Tupelo, MS has a rating of 6.4/10.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Southaven, MS	Tupelo, MS
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$157K ✓ Lower price	$183K
Median Rent	$1K	$855 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$59K	$61K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	14/100 ✓ More walkable	4/100
Transit Score	1/100	1/100
Bike Score	1/100	1/100
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	N/A	6.4/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	First‑time home buyers on a budgetBudget‑conscious familiesCommuters who can drive to Memphis	affordable familiescommuters to larger citiesremote workers with reliable internet

Southaven, MS vs Tupelo, MS

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