Best counties to raise a family in Mississippi
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March 5, 2021
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Best counties to raise a family in Mississippi
Known in other parts of the world as shires, provinces, or territories, the United States’ counties (also known in certain states as boroughs or parishes) date back to the 1600s, when settlers first came to find freedom from British rule. Today, those counties remain, with the 50 states divided into several, each with its own unique makeup.
For people looking to find a home to raise a family in, choosing a county is an important decision. Most families place affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, a quality school system, and family-friendly activities at the top of their wishlists.
Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Mississippi using data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, healthcare, recreation and weather. Listings and images are from realtor.com.
The list features counties that boast some of the top schools and fun, family-friendly activities for every season. Keep reading to explore the best counties to raise a family. Maybe you’ll find one that suits your brood.
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#25. Chickasaw County
- Population: 17,193
- Median home value: $66,500 (70% own)
- Median rent: $625 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $36,548
- Top public schools: Houston Middle School (B+), Houston Upper Elementary School (B+), Houlka Attendance Center (B-)
- Top private schools: Potter's House Family Service Center (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Houston (B), New Houlka (C+), Woodland (C)
- Pictured: 2000 Highway 8 E, Houston ($3.9 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $66,500 (70% own)
- Median rent: $625 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $36,548
- Top public schools: Houston Middle School (B+), Houston Upper Elementary School (B+), Houlka Attendance Center (B-)
- Top private schools: Potter's House Family Service Center (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Houston (B), New Houlka (C+), Woodland (C)
- Pictured: 2000 Highway 8 E, Houston ($3.9 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#24. Monroe County
- Population: 35,673
- Median home value: $91,700 (74% own)
- Median rent: $618 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $42,354
- Top public schools: East Amory Elementary (A-), Amory Middle School (A-), Smithville Attendance Center (B)
- Top private schools: Amory Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Amory (B+), Aberdeen (B-), New Hamilton (B)
- Pictured: 1 Old Rogers Pl, Amory ($639,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $91,700 (74% own)
- Median rent: $618 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $42,354
- Top public schools: East Amory Elementary (A-), Amory Middle School (A-), Smithville Attendance Center (B)
- Top private schools: Amory Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Amory (B+), Aberdeen (B-), New Hamilton (B)
- Pictured: 1 Old Rogers Pl, Amory ($639,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#23. Franklin County
- Population: 7,733
- Median home value: $76,600 (77% own)
- Median rent: $507 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $40,219
- Top public schools: Franklin County Middle School (A-), Franklin Upper Elementary School (B), Franklin Lower Elementary School (B)
- Top places to live: Bude (B), Roxie (B), Meadville (B)
- Pictured: 74 Lodge Rd, Bude ($185,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $76,600 (77% own)
- Median rent: $507 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $40,219
- Top public schools: Franklin County Middle School (A-), Franklin Upper Elementary School (B), Franklin Lower Elementary School (B)
- Top places to live: Bude (B), Roxie (B), Meadville (B)
- Pictured: 74 Lodge Rd, Bude ($185,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#22. Hancock County
- Population: 46,961
- Median home value: $147,500 (76% own)
- Median rent: $850 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $48,119
- Top public schools: East Hancock Elementary School (A-), Bay High School (B+), Bay Waveland Middle School (B+)
- Top private schools: Saint Stanislaus High School (A), Our Lady Academy (A-), Holy Trinity Catholic School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Diamondhead (A-), Bay St. Louis (B+), Waveland (B)
- Pictured: 1330 Poki Pl, Diamondhead ($850,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $147,500 (76% own)
- Median rent: $850 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $48,119
- Top public schools: East Hancock Elementary School (A-), Bay High School (B+), Bay Waveland Middle School (B+)
- Top private schools: Saint Stanislaus High School (A), Our Lady Academy (A-), Holy Trinity Catholic School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Diamondhead (A-), Bay St. Louis (B+), Waveland (B)
- Pictured: 1330 Poki Pl, Diamondhead ($850,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#21. Montgomery County
- Population: 10,068
- Median home value: $84,800 (69% own)
- Median rent: $554 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $39,840
- Top public schools: Winona Elementary School (B)
- Top private schools: Winona Christian School (B-)
- Top places to live: Winona (B), Kilmichael (B-), Duck Hill (C+)
- Pictured: 142 Old Mountain Rd # 51N, Winona ($367,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $84,800 (69% own)
- Median rent: $554 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $39,840
- Top public schools: Winona Elementary School (B)
- Top private schools: Winona Christian School (B-)
- Top places to live: Winona (B), Kilmichael (B-), Duck Hill (C+)
- Pictured: 142 Old Mountain Rd # 51N, Winona ($367,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#20. Pontotoc County
- Population: 31,618
- Median home value: $106,500 (71% own)
- Median rent: $722 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $44,759
- Top public schools: D.T. Cox Elementary School (A-), Pontotoc Junior High School (A-), Pontotoc Middle School (B+)
- Top places to live: Pontotoc (B+), Ecru (B+), Thaxton (B)
- Pictured: 712 Valley Rd, Pontotoc ($899,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $106,500 (71% own)
- Median rent: $722 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $44,759
- Top public schools: D.T. Cox Elementary School (A-), Pontotoc Junior High School (A-), Pontotoc Middle School (B+)
- Top places to live: Pontotoc (B+), Ecru (B+), Thaxton (B)
- Pictured: 712 Valley Rd, Pontotoc ($899,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#19. Newton County
- Population: 21,360
- Median home value: $85,600 (77% own)
- Median rent: $658 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $35,958
- Top public schools: Union Elementary School (A-), Newton County Elementary School (A-), Union Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Newton County Academy (C)
- Top places to live: Newton (C+), Union (B+), Chunky (B)
- Pictured: 101 Indian Creek Dr, Newton ($379,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $85,600 (77% own)
- Median rent: $658 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $35,958
- Top public schools: Union Elementary School (A-), Newton County Elementary School (A-), Union Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Newton County Academy (C)
- Top places to live: Newton (C+), Union (B+), Chunky (B)
- Pictured: 101 Indian Creek Dr, Newton ($379,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#18. Neshoba County
- Population: 29,332
- Median home value: $83,000 (72% own)
- Median rent: $666 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $37,987
- Top public schools: Tucker Elementary School (A), Neshoba Central Elementary School (B+), Neshoba Central Middle School (B+)
- Top places to live: Philadelphia (B), Pearl River (B-), Bogue Chitto (C)
- Pictured: 10560 Rd 759, Philadelphia ($1.7 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $83,000 (72% own)
- Median rent: $666 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $37,987
- Top public schools: Tucker Elementary School (A), Neshoba Central Elementary School (B+), Neshoba Central Middle School (B+)
- Top places to live: Philadelphia (B), Pearl River (B-), Bogue Chitto (C)
- Pictured: 10560 Rd 759, Philadelphia ($1.7 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#17. Union County
- Population: 28,507
- Median home value: $100,600 (73% own)
- Median rent: $696 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $45,754
- Top public schools: New Albany Elementary School (A-), New Albany Middle School (A-), East Union Attendance Center (A-)
- Top private schools: Victory Christian Academy (A-)
- Top places to live: New Albany (B+), Blue Springs (B), Myrtle (C+)
- Pictured: 1310 S Central Ave, New Albany ($795,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $100,600 (73% own)
- Median rent: $696 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $45,754
- Top public schools: New Albany Elementary School (A-), New Albany Middle School (A-), East Union Attendance Center (A-)
- Top private schools: Victory Christian Academy (A-)
- Top places to live: New Albany (B+), Blue Springs (B), Myrtle (C+)
- Pictured: 1310 S Central Ave, New Albany ($795,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#16. Webster County
- Population: 9,768
- Median home value: $84,000 (76% own)
- Median rent: $528 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $45,730
- Top public schools: East Webster Elementary School (B+), Eupora Elementary School (B+), East Webster High School (B+)
- Top places to live: Mathiston (A-), Eupora (B-), Mantee (B-)
- Pictured: 190 Tiercy St, Mathiston ($314,900, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $84,000 (76% own)
- Median rent: $528 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $45,730
- Top public schools: East Webster Elementary School (B+), Eupora Elementary School (B+), East Webster High School (B+)
- Top places to live: Mathiston (A-), Eupora (B-), Mantee (B-)
- Pictured: 190 Tiercy St, Mathiston ($314,900, 4 bedrooms)
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#15. Hinds County
- Population: 238,797
- Median home value: $118,600 (58% own)
- Median rent: $869 (42% rent)
- Median household income: $44,625
- Top public schools: Lovett Elementary (A+), Eastside Elementary School (A), Northside Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Jackson Academy (A+), Mt. Salus Christian School (A-), Clinton Christian Academy (B+)
- Top places to live: Clinton (A), Raymond (B+), Byram (B+)
- Pictured: 101 Heights Dr, Clinton ($770,000, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $118,600 (58% own)
- Median rent: $869 (42% rent)
- Median household income: $44,625
- Top public schools: Lovett Elementary (A+), Eastside Elementary School (A), Northside Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Jackson Academy (A+), Mt. Salus Christian School (A-), Clinton Christian Academy (B+)
- Top places to live: Clinton (A), Raymond (B+), Byram (B+)
- Pictured: 101 Heights Dr, Clinton ($770,000, 5 bedrooms)
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#14. Oktibbeha County
- Population: 49,512
- Median home value: $162,900 (52% own)
- Median rent: $788 (48% rent)
- Median household income: $40,453
- Top public schools: West Elementary School (B+), Armstrong Middle School (B), Starkville High School (B-)
- Top private schools: Starkville Christian School (B-)
- Top places to live: Starkville (A-), Sturgis (B), Maben (B-)
- Pictured: 7799 US Highway 82 W, Starkville ($1.4 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $162,900 (52% own)
- Median rent: $788 (48% rent)
- Median household income: $40,453
- Top public schools: West Elementary School (B+), Armstrong Middle School (B), Starkville High School (B-)
- Top private schools: Starkville Christian School (B-)
- Top places to live: Starkville (A-), Sturgis (B), Maben (B-)
- Pictured: 7799 US Highway 82 W, Starkville ($1.4 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#13. Grenada County
- Population: 21,088
- Median home value: $105,000 (64% own)
- Median rent: $682 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $40,122
- Top public schools: Grenada Middle School (A-), Grenada Elementary School (A-), Grenada High School (B)
- Top private schools: Kirk Academy (B-)
- Top places to live: Grenada (B), Elliott (B), Holcomb (B)
- Pictured: 690 Gillon Rd, Grenada ($767,000, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $105,000 (64% own)
- Median rent: $682 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $40,122
- Top public schools: Grenada Middle School (A-), Grenada Elementary School (A-), Grenada High School (B)
- Top private schools: Kirk Academy (B-)
- Top places to live: Grenada (B), Elliott (B), Holcomb (B)
- Pictured: 690 Gillon Rd, Grenada ($767,000, 5 bedrooms)
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#12. Jones County
- Population: 68,352
- Median home value: $98,600 (73% own)
- Median rent: $690 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $41,775
- Top public schools: Glade Elementary (A), West Jones Elementary School (A-), North Jones Elementary School (B+)
- Top private schools: Laurel Christian School (B+)
- Top places to live: Ellisville (B+), Laurel (B-), Soso (B+)
- Pictured: 74 Timothy Rd, Ellisville ($399,000, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $98,600 (73% own)
- Median rent: $690 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $41,775
- Top public schools: Glade Elementary (A), West Jones Elementary School (A-), North Jones Elementary School (B+)
- Top private schools: Laurel Christian School (B+)
- Top places to live: Ellisville (B+), Laurel (B-), Soso (B+)
- Pictured: 74 Timothy Rd, Ellisville ($399,000, 5 bedrooms)
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#11. Lowndes County
- Population: 59,150
- Median home value: $134,200 (64% own)
- Median rent: $805 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $50,441
- Top public schools: The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (A+), Caledonia Middle School (A), Caledonia Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Heritage Academy (B+), Columbus Christian Academy (B), Victory Christian Academy (C)
- Top places to live: New Hope (A-), Columbus (B-), Caledonia (B+)
- Pictured: 815 N 8th St, Columbus ($375,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $134,200 (64% own)
- Median rent: $805 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $50,441
- Top public schools: The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (A+), Caledonia Middle School (A), Caledonia Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Heritage Academy (B+), Columbus Christian Academy (B), Victory Christian Academy (C)
- Top places to live: New Hope (A-), Columbus (B-), Caledonia (B+)
- Pictured: 815 N 8th St, Columbus ($375,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#10. Jackson County
- Population: 142,376
- Median home value: $135,900 (70% own)
- Median rent: $879 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $51,657
- Top public schools: Ocean Springs Middle School (A), Oak Park Elementary School (A), Ocean Springs High School (A)
- Top private schools: Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus (B+), Resurrection Catholic School - Elementary Campus (unavailable), St. Alphonsus School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Ocean Springs (A), Gulf Hills (A), Gulf Park Estates (A)
- Pictured: 3 Sauvolle Ct, Ocean Springs ($2.6 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $135,900 (70% own)
- Median rent: $879 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $51,657
- Top public schools: Ocean Springs Middle School (A), Oak Park Elementary School (A), Ocean Springs High School (A)
- Top private schools: Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus (B+), Resurrection Catholic School - Elementary Campus (unavailable), St. Alphonsus School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Ocean Springs (A), Gulf Hills (A), Gulf Park Estates (A)
- Pictured: 3 Sauvolle Ct, Ocean Springs ($2.6 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#9. Harrison County
- Population: 204,502
- Median home value: $150,500 (57% own)
- Median rent: $895 (43% rent)
- Median household income: $47,894
- Top public schools: Popp's Ferry Elementary School (A), Biloxi Junior High School (A), Bayou View Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: St. Patrick Catholic High School (A), Cedar Lake Christian Academy (A-), Christian Collegiate Academy (B+)
- Top places to live: Biloxi (A-), Pass Christian (A-), D'Iberville (A-)
- Pictured: 11471 Spring Ln, Biloxi ($1.4 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $150,500 (57% own)
- Median rent: $895 (43% rent)
- Median household income: $47,894
- Top public schools: Popp's Ferry Elementary School (A), Biloxi Junior High School (A), Bayou View Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: St. Patrick Catholic High School (A), Cedar Lake Christian Academy (A-), Christian Collegiate Academy (B+)
- Top places to live: Biloxi (A-), Pass Christian (A-), D'Iberville (A-)
- Pictured: 11471 Spring Ln, Biloxi ($1.4 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#8. Lee County
- Population: 85,072
- Median home value: $133,700 (68% own)
- Median rent: $752 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $50,559
- Top public schools: Milam Elementary School (A), Pierce Street Elementary School (A), Rankin Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Tupelo Christian Preparatory School (A), Tupelo Christian Academy (C+), Calvary Baptist Kindergarten & Preschool (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Tupelo (A), Saltillo (A-), Shannon (B-)
- Pictured: 179 Ridgelake Dr, Tupelo ($1.6 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $133,700 (68% own)
- Median rent: $752 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $50,559
- Top public schools: Milam Elementary School (A), Pierce Street Elementary School (A), Rankin Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Tupelo Christian Preparatory School (A), Tupelo Christian Academy (C+), Calvary Baptist Kindergarten & Preschool (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Tupelo (A), Saltillo (A-), Shannon (B-)
- Pictured: 179 Ridgelake Dr, Tupelo ($1.6 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#7. Lauderdale County
- Population: 76,279
- Median home value: $96,300 (64% own)
- Median rent: $752 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $42,534
- Top public schools: Clarkdale Attendance Center (A-), West Lauderdale Elementary School (A-), Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Lamar School (A), Russell Christian Academy (B+), St. Patrick Elementary School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Nellieburg (B+), Marion (B-), Meridian (B-)
- Pictured: 4249 23rd Ave, Meridian ($175,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $96,300 (64% own)
- Median rent: $752 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $42,534
- Top public schools: Clarkdale Attendance Center (A-), West Lauderdale Elementary School (A-), Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Lamar School (A), Russell Christian Academy (B+), St. Patrick Elementary School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Nellieburg (B+), Marion (B-), Meridian (B-)
- Pictured: 4249 23rd Ave, Meridian ($175,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#6. DeSoto County
- Population: 178,975
- Median home value: $168,500 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,057 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $67,038
- Top public schools: Lewisburg High School (A), Center Hill Middle School (A), Hernando Hills Elementary (A)
- Top private schools: Northpoint Christian School (A-), Desoto Christian Academy (B), Sacred Heart School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Olive Branch (A), Hernando (A-), Southaven (A-)
- Pictured: 4703 E Spring Pl Cv, Olive Branch ($1.3 million, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $168,500 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,057 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $67,038
- Top public schools: Lewisburg High School (A), Center Hill Middle School (A), Hernando Hills Elementary (A)
- Top private schools: Northpoint Christian School (A-), Desoto Christian Academy (B), Sacred Heart School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Olive Branch (A), Hernando (A-), Southaven (A-)
- Pictured: 4703 E Spring Pl Cv, Olive Branch ($1.3 million, 7 bedrooms)
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#5. Lamar County
- Population: 61,969
- Median home value: $177,700 (67% own)
- Median rent: $927 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $60,328
- Top public schools: Oak Grove Lower Elementary (A), Oak Grove High School (A), Oak Grove Middle School (A)
- Top private schools: Lamar Christian School (B+), Bass Memorial Academy (B+), Benedict Day School (A)
- Top places to live: West Hattiesburg (A), Arnold Line (A), Sumrall (A-)
- Pictured: 17 Stones Throw Dr, Hattiesburg ($350,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $177,700 (67% own)
- Median rent: $927 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $60,328
- Top public schools: Oak Grove Lower Elementary (A), Oak Grove High School (A), Oak Grove Middle School (A)
- Top private schools: Lamar Christian School (B+), Bass Memorial Academy (B+), Benedict Day School (A)
- Top places to live: West Hattiesburg (A), Arnold Line (A), Sumrall (A-)
- Pictured: 17 Stones Throw Dr, Hattiesburg ($350,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#4. Rankin County
- Population: 152,677
- Median home value: $162,500 (77% own)
- Median rent: $983 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $65,996
- Top public schools: Northshore Elementary School (A), Brandon Middle School (A), Highland Bluff Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Jackson Preparatory School (A), The Piney Woods School (B-), Park Place Christian Academy (C+)
- Top places to live: Flowood (A+), Brandon (A), Pearl (A-)
- Pictured: 905 Westwood Cv, Flowood ($199,900, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $162,500 (77% own)
- Median rent: $983 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $65,996
- Top public schools: Northshore Elementary School (A), Brandon Middle School (A), Highland Bluff Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Jackson Preparatory School (A), The Piney Woods School (B-), Park Place Christian Academy (C+)
- Top places to live: Flowood (A+), Brandon (A), Pearl (A-)
- Pictured: 905 Westwood Cv, Flowood ($199,900, 3 bedrooms)
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#3. Forrest County
- Population: 75,224
- Median home value: $122,700 (55% own)
- Median rent: $773 (45% rent)
- Median household income: $39,840
- Top public schools: Petal Middle School (A+), Petal Elementary School (A+), Petal Upper Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Sacred Heart Catholic School (A-), Presbyterian Christian School (A-), Central Baptist School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Petal (A), Hattiesburg (B+), Glendale (B)
- Pictured: 692 Morriston Rd, Petal ($599,999, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $122,700 (55% own)
- Median rent: $773 (45% rent)
- Median household income: $39,840
- Top public schools: Petal Middle School (A+), Petal Elementary School (A+), Petal Upper Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Sacred Heart Catholic School (A-), Presbyterian Christian School (A-), Central Baptist School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Petal (A), Hattiesburg (B+), Glendale (B)
- Pictured: 692 Morriston Rd, Petal ($599,999, 4 bedrooms)
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#2. Lafayette County
- Population: 53,590
- Median home value: $199,700 (62% own)
- Median rent: $954 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $50,272
- Top public schools: Oxford Elementary School (A), Della Davidson Elementary School (A), Oxford Middle School (A)
- Top private schools: Regents School of Oxford (B)
- Top places to live: Oxford (A), Taylor (A), Abbeville (B)
- Pictured: 606 S 8th St, Oxford ($3.5 million, 9 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $199,700 (62% own)
- Median rent: $954 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $50,272
- Top public schools: Oxford Elementary School (A), Della Davidson Elementary School (A), Oxford Middle School (A)
- Top private schools: Regents School of Oxford (B)
- Top places to live: Oxford (A), Taylor (A), Abbeville (B)
- Pictured: 606 S 8th St, Oxford ($3.5 million, 9 bedrooms)
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#1. Madison County
- Population: 104,562
- Median home value: $219,700 (72% own)
- Median rent: $940 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $71,824
- Top public schools: Madison Middle School (A+), Mannsdale Upper Elementary School (A), Madison Station Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (A+), St. Joseph Catholic School (A), Madison-Ridgeland Academy (A-)
- Top places to live: Madison (A+), Ridgeland (A+), Canton (B-)
- Pictured: 149 Old Farm Rd, Madison ($4.0 million, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $219,700 (72% own)
- Median rent: $940 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $71,824
- Top public schools: Madison Middle School (A+), Mannsdale Upper Elementary School (A), Madison Station Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: St. Andrew's Episcopal School (A+), St. Joseph Catholic School (A), Madison-Ridgeland Academy (A-)
- Top places to live: Madison (A+), Ridgeland (A+), Canton (B-)
- Pictured: 149 Old Farm Rd, Madison ($4.0 million, 7 bedrooms)
