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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Stella Phillips

Things Tupelo needs to improve

Hey folks, I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $940 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great.

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Wyatt

Best industries in Tupelo right now

Hi all, I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Tupelo sits at 49.9 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the communi...

2 replies 4 upvotes jobs
phoenix_easton

Day-to-day life in Tupelo, MS

Hey, I've been here for 4 years and It's a very car-dependent city, for bette

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Eva A.

Best kept secrets of Tupelo, MS

Curious what people think. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I overthinking this?

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Scarlett

Top 5 things I love about Tupelo

Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Tupelo sits at 49.9 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 37,825 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. D...

0 replies 7 upvotes best-worst
columbusrider2024

What I wish I knew before living in Tupelo

So, Been living here since 2019. Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $940 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing fast -some go...

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Owen Reed

Best areas to explore in Tupelo?

Hey folks, I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $201,300, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 37,825 people. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get go...

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Stella Phillips

First time home buyer in Tupelo

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $940 for rent here. Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Is this normal for Tupelo? The city has invested a lot in new...

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Silas Stewart

Job hunting in Tupelo -tips?

Random thought, Median household income is $66,314, which feels about average for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I overthinking this? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Eva A.

Housing market in Tupelo right now

Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. Rent is about $940/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $66,314 in Tupelo. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work hones...

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Piper

Anyone regret moving to Tupelo?

Curious what people think. Median household income is $66,314, which feels about average for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I wrong here? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school s...

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Piper

Tupelo housing prices -when will it stop?

Curious what people think. Just moved here 10 months ago and The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great.

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phoenix_easton

Things that make Tupelo unique

Hey, It's a a smaller city city with about 37,825 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Anyone in a similar situation? Thanks for reading. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It'...

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Lydia Ramos

Day-to-day life in Tupelo, MS

Alright, Military spouse here. Rent is about $940/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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phoenix_easton

Is Tupelo worth moving to in 2026?

With a population of 37,825, Tupelo is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $201,300 on average. Median household income is $66,314, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech...

5 replies 4 upvotes moving
Wyatt

How is Tupelo for outdoor activities?

Longtime lurker here, It's a a smaller city city with about 37,825 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neigh...

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Lydia Ward

Moving to Tupelo -what should I know?

Hello, I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Tupelo sits at 49.9 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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