Apartments for rent in Tupelo, MS

Tupelo, a town in Mississippi, has a population of just over 38,000. The city's population, with an average age of just under 37, is middle-of-the-pack compared to other municipalities in Mississippi, which has an average age of 37. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 40% of residents rent. The average rent of $770 per month is roughly the same as the state average.

Averaging about 20 minutes, Tupelo's commute time is quicker than the state average of about 23 minutes. Many residents (41%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transportation isn't widely used. Relatively few residents commute to work on foot.

There are three primary industries in Tupelo: manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 23% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, as 8% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of about $59K, Tupelo workers earn a little more than their peers elsewhere in the state. However, Tupelo compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (5%), Tupelo has a relatively large concentration of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (7%). Additionally, 11% possess a Bachelor's degree and 5% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.