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Best suburbs to live in Mississippi
Cities may have the nightlife, but the convenience and affordability of the suburbs are becoming hot as the millennial generation moves into its homebuying phase. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic shook up workplace norms and superheated the housing market, folks have been flocking away from major urban centers.
In Colorado, for instance, lesser-known suburbs outside of Denver such as Boulder have become magnets for young parents, ranking among the biggest destinations for out-of-state millennials who chose to move in 2023. And companies are taking note of the trend as well: Many are establishing satellite offices and new headquarters in less urban areas.
Stacker compiled a list of the best suburbs to live in Mississippi using data from Niche's 2024 Best Places to Live. Niche ranks places to live based on an array of factors, including the cost of living, educational level of residents, housing costs, and quality of schools.
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#9. Hernando, Mississippi
- Overall Rank: 2,320
- Population: 17,262
- Median household income: $69,761
- Median home value: $268,900 (80% own)
- Median rent: $1,079 (20% rent)
- Top public schools: Hernando Middle School (grade A), DeSoto Central Middle School (grade A minus), Hernando Hills Elementary (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Northpoint Christian School (grade A minus), Desoto Christian Academy (grade B minus), Magnolia Heights School (grade B minus)
- Population: 17,262
- Median household income: $69,761
- Median home value: $268,900 (80% own)
- Median rent: $1,079 (20% rent)
- Top public schools: Hernando Middle School (grade A), DeSoto Central Middle School (grade A minus), Hernando Hills Elementary (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Northpoint Christian School (grade A minus), Desoto Christian Academy (grade B minus), Magnolia Heights School (grade B minus)
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#8. Olive Branch, Mississippi
- Overall Rank: 1,992
- Population: 45,938
- Median household income: $93,762
- Median home value: $245,800 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,504 (19% rent)
- Top public schools: Forest Hill Elementary School (grade A), Farmington Elementary School (grade A), Dogwood Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Lausanne Collegiate School (grade A+), St. Mary's Episcopal School (grade A+), Memphis University School (grade A+)
- Population: 45,938
- Median household income: $93,762
- Median home value: $245,800 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,504 (19% rent)
- Top public schools: Forest Hill Elementary School (grade A), Farmington Elementary School (grade A), Dogwood Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Lausanne Collegiate School (grade A+), St. Mary's Episcopal School (grade A+), Memphis University School (grade A+)
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#7. Pearl, Mississippi
- Overall Rank: 1,863
- Population: 27,255
- Median household income: $56,838
- Median home value: $157,100 (61% own)
- Median rent: $1,101 (39% rent)
- Top public schools: Pearl High School (grade A), Pearl Upper School (grade A), Pearl Junior High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)
- Population: 27,255
- Median household income: $56,838
- Median home value: $157,100 (61% own)
- Median rent: $1,101 (39% rent)
- Top public schools: Pearl High School (grade A), Pearl Upper School (grade A), Pearl Junior High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)
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#6. Raymond, Mississippi
- Overall Rank: 1,576
- Population: 1,974
- Median household income: $55,583
- Median home value: $163,900 (62% own)
- Median rent: $718 (38% rent)
- Top public schools: Carver Middle School (grade B+), Raymond Elementary School (grade B minus), Raymond High School (grade B minus)
- Top private schools: Mt. Salus Christian School (grade A), Clinton Christian Academy (grade A), Rebul Academy (grade B)
- Population: 1,974
- Median household income: $55,583
- Median home value: $163,900 (62% own)
- Median rent: $718 (38% rent)
- Top public schools: Carver Middle School (grade B+), Raymond Elementary School (grade B minus), Raymond High School (grade B minus)
- Top private schools: Mt. Salus Christian School (grade A), Clinton Christian Academy (grade A), Rebul Academy (grade B)
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#5. Brandon, Mississippi
- Overall Rank: 1,135
- Population: 25,142
- Median household income: $89,051
- Median home value: $242,700 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,110 (19% rent)
- Top public schools: Brandon Elementary School (grade A), Brandon Middle School (grade A), StoneBridge Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)
- Population: 25,142
- Median household income: $89,051
- Median home value: $242,700 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,110 (19% rent)
- Top public schools: Brandon Elementary School (grade A), Brandon Middle School (grade A), StoneBridge Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)
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#4. Clinton, Mississippi
- Overall Rank: 860
- Population: 27,668
- Median household income: $71,315
- Median home value: $204,100 (70% own)
- Median rent: $1,179 (30% rent)
- Top public schools: Clinton Junior High School (grade A+), Northside Elementary School (grade A+), Eastside Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)
- Population: 27,668
- Median household income: $71,315
- Median home value: $204,100 (70% own)
- Median rent: $1,179 (30% rent)
- Top public schools: Clinton Junior High School (grade A+), Northside Elementary School (grade A+), Eastside Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)
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#3. Ridgeland, Mississippi
- Overall Rank: 731
- Population: 24,618
- Median household income: $66,171
- Median home value: $240,700 (49% own)
- Median rent: $1,185 (51% rent)
- Top public schools: Madison Middle School (grade A), Madison Station Elementary School (grade A), Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)
- Population: 24,618
- Median household income: $66,171
- Median home value: $240,700 (49% own)
- Median rent: $1,185 (51% rent)
- Top public schools: Madison Middle School (grade A), Madison Station Elementary School (grade A), Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)
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#2. Flowood, Mississippi
- Overall Rank: 341
- Population: 10,204
- Median household income: $89,144
- Median home value: $257,900 (53% own)
- Median rent: $1,398 (47% rent)
- Top public schools: Northwest Rankin Middle School (grade A), Northwest Rankin Elementary School (grade A), Flowood Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)
- Population: 10,204
- Median household income: $89,144
- Median home value: $257,900 (53% own)
- Median rent: $1,398 (47% rent)
- Top public schools: Northwest Rankin Middle School (grade A), Northwest Rankin Elementary School (grade A), Flowood Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)
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#1. Madison, Mississippi
- Overall Rank: 49
- Population: 27,595
- Median household income: $124,575
- Median home value: $312,800 (93% own)
- Median rent: $1,744 (7% rent)
- Top public schools: Madison Middle School (grade A), Madison Station Elementary School (grade A), Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)
- Population: 27,595
- Median household income: $124,575
- Median home value: $312,800 (93% own)
- Median rent: $1,744 (7% rent)
- Top public schools: Madison Middle School (grade A), Madison Station Elementary School (grade A), Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+), Jackson Preparatory School (grade A+), Jackson Academy (grade A)
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.
