Olive Branch, Mississippi

Small Mississippi city with local appeal

Southeast Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metro

WhereAtHome Score

74.3

C

out of 100

Overview

Olive Branch is a Mississippi city with a population of approximately 47,029, part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $336,094. Median household income is $93,762.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 47,029 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $336,094 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $93,762 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 24.6 minutes
  • Part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

47,029

Source: Census ACS

$336,094

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$93,762

Source: Census ACS

24.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

14

Source: Walk Score

101 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

DeSoto County (county-level results)

37%
61%
Democrat 29,023
Republican 48,064
Leans R+24.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 61.1/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 76.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 59/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 14/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 56.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 74.3

Location

Olive Branch, MS (34.9441, -89.8544)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.