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Petal, MS
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Population: 11,342
Home Price: $141,400
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Overview
Petal is a small city in the state of Mississippi with a population of 11,342. Petal has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(A) Excellent
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
22.6 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Petal, MS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Petal
Mississippi
United States
Per Capita Income
$27,271
$23,075
$32,693
Median Household Income
$55,407
$43,206
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
7.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
13.9%
19.4%
10.5%
Age
Petal
Mississippi
United States
Median Age
35.2
38.3
42.3
Gender
Petal
Mississippi
United States
Male
47.8%
47.4%
49.8%
Female
52.2%
52.6%
50.2%
Race
Petal
Mississippi
United States
White
80.0%
53.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
16.1%
40.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
1.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.8%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.8%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.3%
2.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Petal
Mississippi
United States
Median Home Price
$141,400
$103,931
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$677
$521
$801
Family Households
49.6%
49.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
36.9%
36.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
67.0%
67.5%
72.9%
Renters
33.0%
32.5%
27.1%
Education
Petal
Mississippi
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.4%
12.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
24.6%
24.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.6%
20.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.8%
10.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
21.3%
12.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Petal
Mississippi
United States
Mathematics
65.2%
42.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
58.2%
38.0%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Petal
Mississippi
United States
Murder
0.0
9.9
3.0
Rape
9.3
35.9
38.0
Robbery
0.0
58.9
40.7
Assault
18.7
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Petal
Mississippi
United States
Burglary
336.4
684.8
336.1
Theft
177.5
2347.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
56.1
189.5
167.1
Arson
0.0
10.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Petal, MS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
red wine
sushi
cheese
chinese food
chili
tetrazzini
steak
pizza
bread
buffalo wild wings
wine
sweet treats
iced tea
chinese takeout
bbq
drinks
avocados
glutenfree
mediterranean
crawfish
high school football
football
college football
fantasy football
baseball
hs football
basketball
video games
athletics
asst baseball
duke basketball
nfl
major league
golfer
athletic
skateboarding
teams
soccer
athletic training
recruiting
pfp
electronic music
cover art
nft artist
digital art
fashion
comics
fashion design
creative
comic
nfts
nft
museum
nature
crafts
literature
archaeology
sculptor
icon
pastel
twitter lurker
video games
books
tv shows
skateboarding
comics
road trips
usborne books
card collector
monstergirls
gadgets
scifi
random thoughts
crossfit
videogames
collector
fitness
cosplay
dd
youtuber
sports
radio show
local news
hub
tv
award winning
fashion
tv shows
journalist blogger
producer
public relations
digital content
creative
amenities
production company
marketing
educational
communications
celebrity
entertainer
sports
summer
space
amenities
beach
building amenities
nature
ski
pool
rec
indoor
photography
skiing
patio
winter
aviation
dining
facilities
backyard
swimming
snxusd
piggly wiggly
bogo deal
pro shop
record store
shein
pre order
sams club
crafts
boutique
grocery store
candles
grocery stores
kmart
advertising
distributors
deals
bundles
walmart
mercari seller
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