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Petal, MS vs Blytheville, AR

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Are people in Blytheville older or younger than people in Petal?
- The Median Age in Blytheville is 1.1 years older than in Petal.

Are housing costs cheaper in Blytheville or Petal?
- Blytheville housing costs are 51.0% less expensive than Petal housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Blytheville or Petal?
- The average commute for residents of Blytheville is 7.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Petal.

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!

Things to do in Blytheville?
Blytheville, AR is a vibrant small town northeast of Little Rock boasting a variety of attractions including Thunder Bayou Golf Course offering golfing experiences or Walker Park providing lots of recreational activities; they organize vivid festivals like Cotton Pickin' Jubilee every October.

 Petal, MSBlytheville, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,559329,725,481
 Median Income$55,407  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$188,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.34  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Blytheville    3 Reviews

Small town down on its luck after the air base closed. The old air base housing is being used for a retirement community. The top paying jobs in the area are working  More

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Not a lot of excitment here, but lots of warm weather and sunshine. Peaceful and quiet life. Wonderful for home gardens and very affordable place to live on a limited  More

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Over 17 years ago

The economy is triebble in Blytheville. There no jobs esp. for  More

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