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Olive Branch, MS
Olive Branch · DeSoto County · MS 38654
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$262K
Median Price
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Walk Score
7.5/10
Schools
30 min
to Nashville
Score Breakdown
AAffordability
92/100
BSafety
78/100
BSchools
75/100
CQuietness
60/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score65/100
Our Take
Olive Branch has decent schools, a solid median income and a low crime rate, but it’s a car‑centric town with almost no walkability or public transit. If you’re okay with driving most of the time, it can work, but the lack of local dining, nightlife and bike options make it feel isolated.
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The Good
- ✓Strong public schools with a 7.5 average rating
- ✓Affordability – median home price well below national average
- ✓Low crime rates
- ✓Good median household income
Real Talk
- !Almost all errands require a car – walk score is 0
- !Limited dining and nightlife options
- !Few or no bike lanes and poor bike infrastructure
- !Public transit options are sparse
- $Higher property taxes typical for MS
- $Utilities can be expensive for older homes
- $Maintenance costs for older residential stock
Best For
Families seeking good schoolsRetirees looking for a quiet communityRemote workers who don’t need local amenitiesPeople who can afford to drive
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Olive Branch, MS
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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