Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Tupelo, MS is cheaper. The median home price in Starkville, MS is approximately $225,500 and in Tupelo, MS it is approximately $183,400 — a difference of $42,100.

Question 2

Is Starkville, MS or Tupelo, MS more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Tupelo, MS is more walkable. Starkville, MS has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Tupelo, MS has a Walk Score of 4/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Starkville, MS has higher-rated schools. Starkville, MS has a school rating of 7/10 and Tupelo, MS has a rating of 6.4/10.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Starkville, MS	Tupelo, MS
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$226K	$183K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$890	$855 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$43K	$61K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	4/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	1/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	1/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	30 min	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	7/10 ✓ Better schools	6.4/10
Best for	CollegeTownStudentFriendlyAffordableHousing	affordable familiescommuters to larger citiesremote workers with reliable internet

Starkville, MS vs Tupelo, MS

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