At a Glance
Median Income
$76,159
$34,176 per capita
Home Value
$214,800
Zillow: $273,007
Median Rent
$1,361/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
308/100K
2,028/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
14.2% smoking rate
How Southaven Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Southaven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Southaven a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Southaven residents earn a median household income of $76,159 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,176. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,754 business establishments, including 415 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Southaven is $214,800 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,007. Median rent is $1,361/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Southaven reports 308 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,028/100K. The murder rate is 1.7/100K.
Education
27.0% of adults in Southaven hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Southaven has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population55,531
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,345/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,159
Per Capita$34,176
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$9,783M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
A+
Home Value$214,800
Rent$1,361
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$273,007
Housing Units22,048
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent308/100K
Property2,028/100K
Murder1.7/100K
Assault254/100K
Burglary170/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain54.9 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation361 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Southaven was founded in 1980.
The median home in Southaven was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 415 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.