Booneville, MS Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Mason Morgan Nov 5, 2025

Booneville housing prices -when will it stop?

Hey folks, I'm single, late 40s, and It's a a small town city with about 9,060 people. Rent is about $615/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $615 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts? TIA! The subur...

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Delilah Brown Oct 24, 2025

Starting a business in Booneville?

Alright, It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Claire Carter Apr 11, 2025

Biggest downsides of living in Booneville?

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly....

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Katherine Thompson Jan 2, 2025

Is Booneville good for remote workers?

Rent is about $615/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The...

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