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Living in Southaven, MS
Explore Southaven and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.6 / 10
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Southaven at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population56,226
Median Household Income$78,483
Median Home Value$236,300
Median Gross Rent$1,445
Median Age36.2
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment3.3%
Work From Home9.8%
Homeownership72.5%
Housing Vacancy7.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Southaven is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Southaven 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
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Housing & Cost of Living in Southaven
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$236,300
Median Gross Rent$1,445
Homeownership72.5%
Housing Vacancy7.8%
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 Southaven, MS
Median Household Income$78,483
Unemployment3.3%
Work From Home9.8%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Southaven and how households are structured
Population56,226
Median Age36.2
Average Household Size2.6
Southaven is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.
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 Southaven
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Southaven point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High91.9°F
Average Winter Low33.3°F
Annual Rainfall59.4 in.
Annual Snowfall1.4 in.
Seasonal Life in Southaven
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 marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
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.
Southaven is located in DeSoto County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. DeSoto County.
County Intelligence
Southaven & DeSoto County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Southaven is located in DeSoto 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 Southaven.
Current NarrowTheList data for Southaven shows a population of about 56,226. 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
DeSoto 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 Southaven.
For someone considering a move to Southaven, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. 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.