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Thinking About The Southaven, MS Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Southaven. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

86/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

15,602

Median Home

$268K

Median Income

$104K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 15,602, Southaven is a smaller MS city. Median household income is $104K with homes valued around $268K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers, investors looking at rental opportunities.

Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Southaven, MS. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$268K

Vacancy Rate

9.0%

Owner-Occupied

94%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Southaven, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

38672

Area Stats

Pop: 15,602

Home Value: $268K

Southaven Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Columbus Area

Home: $136K132 mi away

Ridgeland Area

Home: $241K174 mi away

Jackson Area

Home: $249K180 mi away

Brookhaven Area

Home: $123K234 mi away

Biloxi Area

Home: $218K315 mi away

Schools Near Southaven

Schools in and around Southaven, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (6)

DeSoto Central Elementary

DeSoto Central Primary School

Greenbrook Elementary School

Oakshire Elementary

Pleasant Hill Elementary School

Southaven Elementary School

Middle Schools (6)

DeSoto Central Middle School

DeSoto Co. Career Center West

Havenview Middle

Lewisburg Intermediate School

Southaven Intermediate School

Southaven Middle School

High Schools (2)

DeSoto Central High School

Southaven High School

Private Schools (3)

CROSS CREEK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

DESOTO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

NORTHSTAR INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY ONLINE

Livability Grades

How Southaven stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Southaven and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.