Olive Branch, MS
Olive Branch · DeSoto County · MS 38654
Updated August 8, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$309K
Median Price
18/100
Walk Score
7.3/10
Schools
30 min
to Nashville
Score Breakdown
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
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Risk Snapshot
Crime & Safety
Olive Branch, MS
Safety grade
57% safer than the national average
2% higher than the national average
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