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Tupelo, MS

Tupelo, MS.

Population: 29,858 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Tupelo, MS is $207,791 — up 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $264,900 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,371/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, lightning, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$207,791

Median home value

+5.5%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$207,791
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+12.1%
5-year appreciation
+28.0%
10-year appreciation
+67.8%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$207,791
House Price Index (state)
328.9 (+0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$264,900
Median list price
$229,000
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
+23.2%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
83
For-sale inventory
115
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
78
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
64 days
New listings (monthly)
27

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,371/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$921/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$924/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,319/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,372/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Lee County, Tupelo Public School District
Schools include
LEE CO. CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOOL, Tupelo Middle School, Pierce Street Elementary School, Rankin Elementary School, Thomas Street Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 47% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.3 in
Annual snowfall
0.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
230
Days with Moderate air quality
12
Highest AQI recorded (year)
64

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,571
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,370

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Tupelo National Battlefield (3 mi)
National parks include
Tupelo National Battlefield, Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER, OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF TUPELO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
19.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,438
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
67.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
46,763
Average weekly wage
$1,038
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
177

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

TupeloState medianUS median
Median home value$207,791$158,940$288,527
Median sale price$264,900$224,950$325,000
Median days on market32 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$1,371/mo$1,414/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,438$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Tupelo, MS?
$207,791.
What is the median sale price in Tupelo, MS?
$264,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Tupelo, MS?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Tupelo, MS?
Typical rent: $1,371/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tupelo, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Tupelo, MS in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Tupelo, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 47% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Tupelo, MS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tupelo, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Tupelo, MS?
10 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Tupelo, MS walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Tupelo, MS?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Tupelo, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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