Best Places to Live in Mississippi

If you’re looking for some ideas on where to live in Mississippi, you’ve come to the right place!

Obviously, the best place to live is a fairly subjective thing. It all depends on your lifestyle, your family, your job, your hobbies, and your budget. 

Here are some key questions to ask yourself when looking for the best place to live for YOU in Mississippi:

• What is the cost of housing? (Home prices and rent)
• What is the job market like in the area? 
• How is commuting and transportation? 
• How good are public schools in the area?
• Is it a safe place to live? 
• What is the culture like? 
• What is there to do for fun? 
• What is the weather and climate like throughout the year?

With that said, our picks for the best places to live in Mississippi include:

1. Madison
2. Ridgeland
3. Oxford

Read why they made the list below!

1. Madison

Madison is located in Madison County within the central part of Mississippi.

With a population of 25,600, Madison is a medium-sized town with a rural feel in most areas. 

Here’s how we rate Madison on a few key categories:

2. Ridgeland

Ridgeland is located in Madison County within the central part of Mississippi.

With a population of 24,000, Ridgeland is a small-medium sized town with a suburban feel in most areas. 

Here’s how we rate Ridgeland on a few key categories:

3. Oxford

Oxford is located in Lafayette County within the northern part of Mississippi. It is the home of the University of Mississippi.

With a population of 27,000, Oxford is a medium sized town with a suburban feel in most areas. 

Oxford’s climate is classified as humid subtropical with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Average highs range from 52 to 91 throughout the year, with July and August being the hottest months on average. 

Average lows range from 30 to 70, with Janurary being the coldest month of the year on average. 

Here’s how we rate Oxford on a few key categories:

Next Steps: Prepare for your Move

Moving to a new state or new city can be a pretty daunting process! Trust us, we’ve been there. 

That’s why we’ve created this site to help you along the way. Check out some of our other resources as you continue down the path towards your new home:

• Moving to Mississippi Checklist
• What’s it like living in Mississippi?

Plus, we’ve made it easy for you to shop and compare all different types of insurance policies as you prepare for your move. (Expert tip: This is one of the BEST ways to save some money). Get started below:

• Car Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Home Insurance
• Renter’s Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Motorcycle Insurance