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Olive Branch, MS vs Petal, MS

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Are people in Petal older or younger than people in Olive Branch?
- The Median Age in Petal is 3.2 years younger than in Olive Branch.

Are housing costs cheaper in Petal or Olive Branch?
- Petal housing costs are 41.6% less expensive than Olive Branch housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Petal or Olive Branch?
- The average commute for residents of Petal is 0.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Olive Branch.

Things to do in Olive Branch?
Olive Branch, Mississippi is situated in DeSoto county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from the Snowden House Museum to William Jr Buford Park combined with stores like Southaven Towne Center and local food spots like Five Guys

Things to do in Petal?
Petal, MS sits in Forrest County with a population close to 10,500 people. Here you can visit unique attractions such as Chain Park featuring various playgrounds suitable for all ages or go on leisurely strolls along Leaf River Trail lined with scenic vistas ideal for photographers!

 Olive Branch, MSPetal, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,342329,725,481
 Median Income$81,860  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$321,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.42  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Olive Branch    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Olive Branch used to be the perfect small town with large city access, but the city of Memphis became so bad we've been affected tremendously over the past few years.   More

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We moved to Olive Branch, MS in 2002 and have been very pleased with our choice. Housing is less expensive than in the other Memphis Metro areas and with the tax breaks  More

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Over 18 years ago

city struggling to keep up with  More

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Reviews for Petal    1 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I am a Petal native 4th generation with a child (5th generation) in the Petal School District. I love it here, but I must say that a lot of the information provided on  More

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