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Tupelo, MS
Tupelo · Lee County · MS 38804
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$183K
Median Price
4/100
Walk Score
6.4/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
D+Safety
55/100
CSchools
64/100
CQuietness
60/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
4/100
WYLT Score60/100
Our Take
Tupelo offers decent prices and a low flood risk, but it lacks walkability, public transit, and a strong sense of community. The schools are mixed, and crime is roughly average for a small Southern town. If you’re willing to drive most errands and can tolerate a modest crime rate, it could work, but otherwise you may want to look elsewhere.
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The Good
- ✓Median home price of $183,400 is affordable for many families
- ✓Low flood risk (X zone) means fewer insurance headaches
- ✓Average school rating 6.4 with several high-rated schools nearby
- ✓Strong community feel for a small city
Real Talk
- !Walk score of 4 means almost every errand requires a car
- !Public transit is essentially nonexistent
- !Crime rates are moderate for a town of this size
- !Air quality not monitored closely, but local industry could impact it
- $Higher property taxes relative to neighboring rural areas
- $Potential HOA fees in newer developments
- $Possible lack of local services can drive up utility costs
Best For
affordable familiescommuters to larger citiesremote workers with reliable internetlow flood risk seekers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Tupelo, MS
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher 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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