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Living in Petal, MS
Explore Petal and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.7 / 10
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Petal at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population11,294
Median Household Income$74,750
Median Home Value$174,900
Median Gross Rent$1,047
Median Age37.0
Average Household Size2.8
Unemployment3.6%
Work From Home5.0%
Homeownership70.0%
Housing Vacancy7.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Petal is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Petal and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Petal
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$174,900
Median Gross Rent$1,047
Homeownership70.0%
Housing Vacancy7.7%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Petal, MS
Median Household Income$74,750
Unemployment3.6%
Work From Home5.0%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Petal and how households are structured
Population11,294
Median Age37.0
Average Household Size2.8
Petal is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Petal
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Petal point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High91.6°F
Average Winter Low38.1°F
Annual Rainfall58.9 in.
Annual Snowfall0.9 in.
Seasonal Life in Petal
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Petal is located in Forrest County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Forrest County.
County Intelligence
Petal & Forrest County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Petal is located in Forrest County, Mississippi.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Petal.
Current NarrowTheList data for Petal shows a population of about 11,294. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Forrest County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Petal.
For someone considering a move to Petal, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.