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Southaven, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · DeSoto County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
55,531
Population
1,345/sq mi density
$76,159
Median Income
$34,176 per capita
$214,800
Home Value
$271,898 Zillow
$1,361
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
165
Violent Crime/100K
3,191 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$76,159 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,800 home value, $1,361/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$214,800
24% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,361/mo
17% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.6%
9% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
22,048
Median year built: 1996
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$214,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$271,898
Median Sale Price
$285,000
Median List Price
$287,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.6%
Owner-Occupied
28.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$751/mo
1 Bedroom
$782/mo
2 Bedroom
$924/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,177/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,295/mo
Census median rent:
$1,361/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,661/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
63 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
37
Price Drops
27.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$162
Active Inventory
140
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1996
Average age of housing stock: 30 years
Homeownership Rate
71.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $214,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,898 |
| Median Sale Price | $285,000 |
| Median List Price | $287,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $162 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,361 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,661 |
| FMR Studio | $751 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $782 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $924 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,177 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,295 |
Market
| Days on Market | 63 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 27.9% |
| Homes Sold | 37 |
| Active Inventory | 140 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $162 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 71.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 22,048 |
| Median Year Built | 1996 |
| Rent Burden | 27.6% |