Planning to settle in Mississippi? If so, you are making the right decision. Its swamps, huge forested parts, and the beautiful beaches on Mexico’s gulf, made this a state best for anyone to settle.
But, where exactly in Mississippi would you like to settle? Here are 7 of the best places around the state where you can find utmost satisfaction and comfort.
Madison
Madison is no doubt a perfect place for you to stay. It is a home for about 25,160 residents, and considered a wealthy area. Their wealth can be reflected by the prices of the houses around the area, which lies around $237,000., pretty above-average than regular houses.
An estimate of 92% of its population lives in their own home, and this alone suggests that most people who live here are planning to stay for a long time.
Apart from it being the best place to live, this is also a perfect place to invest for a property, and as well as raising a family, because living expenses in Madison are affordable and it is also accessible.
Arnold Line
Arnold Town may just be a small part of Lamar County, and only has 2,600 residents, but its popularity in terms of coziness and uniqueness is impeccable. The average monthly rental for a house in Arnold Line is $100, a little higher compared to the median in the entire Mississippi, but the abundance of options made a lot of people still choose to stay here.
An approximate 39% of its population are renting, but needless to say, you can move here and decide to buy a house for sale.
The median price of the houses in this place is $138,900, hence expect that most millennials would consider this place compared to other areas in Mississippi.
Ridgeland
Next on the list is Ridgeland, this place houses about 24,270 residents, but in terms of the costs of their houses, home buyers can enjoy affordability. The median price of the houses in this place is $176,100, far cheaper than Madison. Those who like to live like in Madison, but do not want to spend a lot, Ridgeland is a perfect place for them.
It has more than 30 establishments, hence expect that all you need is just around the corner.
Clinton
If you want to live happily just like more than 25,000 residents of Clinton, then moving here is a good idea. It has 25 schools, and loads of facilities for entertainment, so families, big or small, can find peace settling in this place.
Ridgeland and Clinton are almost identical, and your preference whether to live in the west or the north can help you decide where to settle.
Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs only houses 17,500 residents, so expect that it is not overpopulated, particularly when you want to go to their popular beach.
Some think that properties here are expensive because it is close to the sea, but actually it is not, as the median price of the properties here is around $146,800.
Some are worried about the crime levels of this place, but considering the Southern hospitality you can enjoy in Ocean Spring, this drawback should not be a major concern.
Oxford
Located in Lafayette Country, Oxford is sixth on the list of the best places to live in Mississippi. Houses here are priced almost the same as Madison, average of $230,400, but in terms of rental fees, most students choose this place because they see it affordable. To add, the crime rate here is low, so it is a perfect place for people who want peace and safety.
Brandon
A city in Rankin County, Brandon has 22,800 happy and contented residents. This is one of the most family-oriented suburbs, because it has a low crime rate, and it houses multiple establishments, including cinemas, grocery stores, and schools.
