Petal, MS
1 neighborhoods · 23,008 residents · Mississippi
B+
70/100
71
Safety Score
76
Affordability
$68K
Median Income
$156K
Median Home Value
Is Petal, MS a Good Place to Live?
Petal receives an overall livability grade of B+ (70/100), indicating solid livability relative to the rest of Mississippi. Safety scores B+ (71/100). Affordability scores B+ (76/100) with a median household income of $67,971 and median home values around $156,100.
About 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 5.9%. 78% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 37.
$886
Median Rent/mo
24.8%
College Educated
5.9%
Unemployment
78%
Owner-Occupied
37
Median Age
23,008
Population
1
Zip Codes
Forrest
County
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Neighborhoods in Petal
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39465Forrest Co. | 70 B+ | 71 | 76 | $68K | $156K | 23,008 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.