Athens, AL vs Southaven, MS
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
Southaven
73.6
#712 nationally
Southaven leads in median household income ($72,513 vs $57,444). Athens leads in crime level (6.7 vs 8.3). Athens leads in walk score (21 vs 19).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Southaven, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 73.6 (#712) |
| Population | 30,904 | 56,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $276,491 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $72,513 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | R+24.1 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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C
73.6 Score
Southaven, MS
Mississippi community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$276,491
Population
56,851
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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