Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Baskin & Robbins
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Desoto Cinema Grill
Cinema
Desoto Family Theatre
Theatre Arts
Elvis Automobile Museum
Museum
Graceland Mansion
Museum
Graceland
Attraction
Food and Drink (32) F
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Mr. Frazier's Fish Fry
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Krystal
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Fazoli's
Fast Food
Back Yard Burgers
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Fox & Hound
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Memphis Made Brewing Company
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Great American Cookies
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Whitehaven Community Center
Community Centre
ATC Fitness
Gym
Club4Fitness
Gym
Groceries (5) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Superlo Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Parks (36) F
Jim Saucier Memorial Park
Park
Vicksburg Park
Park
Jaycees Park
Park
Greenbrook Lake Park
Park
Phillip Leach Rotary Park
Park
Chaparral Park
Park
Brookhaven Park
Park
Life Park
Park
Caprock Cove Park
Park
Greenbrook Baseball Complex
Park
McKellar Park
Park
Boosters Club Park
Park
Cherry Valley Park
Park
White Ash Park
Park
Zodiac Park
Park
Whitehaven Lane Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Whitehaven Park
Park
Whitehaven Park
Park
Pecan Grove Park
Park
Gardenview Park
Park
Walthall Memorial Park
Park
Greg Maxey Park
Park
Sidney Lanier Park
Park
Horn Lake Community Park
Park
Shops (110) F
Best Buy
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
Visionworks
Optician
H & N Market
Convenience Store
Airport Food Mart
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
RadioShack
Electronics
Wholesale Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Petco
Pets
Burlington
Department Store
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Shoe Carnival
Shoes
Old Navy
Clothing
The Spot
Clothing
Marshalls
Department Store
Books-A-Million
Books
JCPenney
Department Store
Regency Jewelers
Fashion
Creg's
Clothing
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
Kay Jewelers
Fashion
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Southaven.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Southaven is 94/100 - which is 12% higher than Mississippi.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime C

Southaven crime rates are 3,494 per 100k, which is 75% higher than Mississippi
Property Crime
3,266 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
228 crimes per 100k B+
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employment B-

The median income in Southaven is $63,321 - which is 56% higher than Mississippi.
Med. Household Income
$63,321 C-
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Southaven Police Department
Police
Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto
Hospital
Methodist South Hospital
Hospital
Horn Lake Fire Department
Fire Station
Fire Station # 9
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A+

Southaven home prices are $160,500 - which is 52% higher than Mississippi
Home Price
$160,500 C
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D+

The Southaven graduation rate is 82% - which is 8% higher than Mississippi
School Test Scores
50% D-
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (12) F
Southaven Elementary
Oakshire Elementary
Desoto Co Voc Complex
Southaven Intermediate School
Havenview Middle
Southaven Middle School
Greenbrook Baptist Church Kindergarten
Hope Sullivan Elementary School
Greenbrook Elementary School
Holmes Road Elementary
City University Boys Preparatory
City University School Girls Preparatory
Whitehaven Elementary
J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle
Desoto County Alternative Center
A. Maceo Walker Middle
Robert R. Church Elementary
Gardenview Elementary
Dubois Middle School Of Arts Technology
Dubois Elementary School Of Arts Technology
Horn Lake Elem
Westhaven Elementary
Horn Lake Middle School
Freedom Preparatory Academy Elementary School
Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools
High Schools (4) F
Southaven High School
City University School Of Independence
City University School Of Liberal Arts
Whitehaven High
Pathways In Education - Whitehaven
Hillcrest High School
Fairley High School
Dubois High School Of Arts Technology
Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools
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ratings C+

Southaven has an overall rating of 65% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A-
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Southaven, MS Area Guide

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  • Southaven has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • Southaven crime rates are 75% higher than the Mississippi average
  • Cost of living in Southaven is 12% higher than the Mississippi average

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Keeping the Mind Occupied 3 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 17, 2015) After living in Florida for the first part of my life, I moved to Southaven when I was 25. The area is completely different as I am accustomed to going to the beach every day and relaxing in the sun. Now, I see tall buildings when I look out my window and hear cars driving by my ...Read More house at all hours of the day. While there are some things that are different, there are several things that I enjoy about the city.

There aren't a lot of large attractions in the city, and if you like shopping, then you will be disappointed. There are a few museums, and the downtown area is ideal for those who like walking from one store to another. Most of the restaurants that I have been to serve comfort foods. It's not uncommon to get a steak that fills your plate or a large bowl of mashed potatoes or macaroni and cheese.

One of my favorite places to go is Central Park. This is a park where I can take my dog to go walk or spend some time sitting under a big tree while reading a book. There's a good sized playground and picnic area and several walking trails. I have noticed that people in this town like movies. There are more movie theaters it seems than anything else, and if you look on the corner of almost every block, you can usually find either a video store of a Red Box to rent a movie. The town itself isn't bad. I haven't had any issues with the people who live in my neighborhood, but there just isn't anything to do here.
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Southaven? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Jim Saucier Memorial Park
      Vicksburg Park
      Jaycees Park
      Greenbrook Lake Park
      Phillip Leach Rotary Park
      Chaparral Park
      Brookhaven Park
      Life Park

      Entertainment

      Desoto Cinema Grill
      Desoto Family Theatre
      Elvis Automobile Museum
      Graceland Mansion
      Graceland

      Food & Drink

      Firehouse Subs
      Sonic
      McDonald's
      Mr. Frazier's Fish Fry
      Dunkin'
      Burger King
      Krystal
      Chipotle

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Southaven? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Southaven.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Southaven? The cost of living in Southaven is 94/100 - which is 12% higher than Mississippi.
      Southaven
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Mississippi
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Southaven? Southaven crime rates are 3,494, which are 75% higher than Mississippi
      Total Crime
      3,494 per 100k people

      50% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      50% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Southaven? The median income in Southaven is $63,321 which is 56% higher than Mississippi.
      Median household income
      $63,32114% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,2192% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      D Health & Safety

      Is Southaven a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Zenith Fibroid Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Southaven home prices? Southaven home prices are $160,500 - which is 52% higher than Mississippi
      Median home value
      $160,50013% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,05511% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      12% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Southaven have good schools? The Southaven graduation rate is 82% - which is 8% higher than Mississippi
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      5% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      28% higher than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Southaven a good place to live? Southaven has an overall rating of 65% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      5 total surveys

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