Apartments for rent in Southaven, MS

The small city of Southaven, Mississippi is home to approximately 52,000 residents. The city's residents, with an average age of just over 36, skew younger than most cities in Mississippi. The majority of residents own their homes in Southaven, and 31% of residents rent. The average rent for Southaven is $227/month more than the state average.

Compared to the national average (5%), Southaven has a relatively large concentration of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (7%). In addition, 11% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are three primary industries in Southaven: retail, healthcare, and warehousing. Combined, these industries account for 21% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 9% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Southaven workers earn an average annual income of about $70K, more than the average Mississippi resident. However, the city's average income is roughly on par with the national average of $73,345.

Southaven residents have an average commute of about 25 minutes. Many residents (47%) drive to work, while public transit is not widely used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.