Best Places to Live in Mississippi

Mississippi is home to vibrant cities like Jackson and Tupelo, as well as wide expanses of natural beauty such as the Delta National Forest and Grand Gulf State Park. It also offers a great many opportunities for outdoor recreation or just enjoying the slower pace of life.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Mississippi is 6.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Mississippi jobs have increased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Mississippi's cost of living is 21.3% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Mississippi's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

October, April and May are the most pleasant months in the state of Mississippi, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Mississippi remained very strongly Republican, 57.6% to 41.0%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Mississippi's population is 2,967,023 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 1.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 24.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Mississippi is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 7.7%.

SCHOOLS

Mississippi public schools spend $8,871 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16 students per teacher in Mississippi. More Education

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Housing Market in Mississippi

It's a good time to buy in Mississippi. Home Appreciation is up 7.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Mississippi is .

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