Affordable Storage Units in Southaven

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Southaven.

About Southaven, MS

Southaven is in Desoto County, Mississippi. The 2020 census counted 54,648 people living in this suburban town. Even though the city is in Mississippi, it is a suburb of Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis straddles the Tennessee/Mississippi border. The city got its name from being south of the Whitehaven suburb of Memphis.

The town started when a homebuilder named Kemmons Willson, the founder of the Holiday Inn hotel chain, wanted to create a new real estate development of small starter homes. He chose some land for development that was then in the unincorporated part of Desoto County, south of Whitehaven and not within the city limits of Memphis.

In the 1970s, Whitehaven was annexed by Memphis. Then, Southaven started growing like crazy. It was one of the fastest-growing cities in the southwest during the 1980s and 1990s. The land area for Southaven doubled within 20 years, and the population tripled as it began part of Memphis.

In contemporary times, the city is best known for its proximity to Memphis International Airport, just two miles north.

What to do in Southaven, MS

Southaven has lovely features and amenities:

• Features: Snowden Grove Park is a 200-acre city park with various uses, including 17 baseball fields. Very close to this park is the Kidz Kountry Petting Farm, which little kids think is fantastic.
• Events: Hundreds of annual events include a Christmas Parade, 4th of July Celebration, Spring Fest, and many more. The Chamber of Commerce publishes an online events calendar.
• Museums: There are no museums in Southaven. All the museums are in Memphis, including the National Civil Rights Museum, Museum of Science & History, and Brooks Museum of Art.
• Destination: A short ride to the east will take you to another park and recreational area called Olive Branch City Park. This 135-acre community park has tennis courts, sports fields, a playground, three lakes, and an amphitheater for live performances.

Working in Southaven, MS

The Southaven local economy depends on healthcare, transportation, retail, education, and hospitality. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is low. The median household income is $67,157 per year, which is close to the national average of $69,021. The economy is growing slightly faster than the average national rate. Southaven's predicted job growth rate for the next decade is 38.7%, compared to the national average of 33.5%. Local traffic can be congested on busy days. The average commute time is 22 minutes.

The industries offering the most jobs are construction (8.6%), health care (8.2%), art, entertainment, recreation (7.4%), transportation (6.5%), hospitality services (4.5%), education (4.5%), and finance/insurance (4.4%).

Southaven, MS Neighborhoods

Southaven has many great neighborhoods to consider. The best locations are in the eastern and southern parts of the city.

Here are the neighborhoods with the most expensive houses:

• Gardens of Belle Pointe: This neighborhood is on the eastern side of this suburb. Most of the homes are newer, and many were built after 2000. The median real estate price is $404,293. This is more expensive than 96.4% of Mississippi. Most homes are owner-occupied. The houses are large, with at least three and up to six bedrooms. Rental homes and apartments are $3,117 monthly. The bad news is that the vacancy rate is only 2.1%, which means it is difficult to find a place to buy or rent in this highly desirable area.
• Dickens Place: This nice neighborhood is in the southern portion of this town. The median real estate price is $398,234. Apartments and houses are available to rent for around $2.985 per month. The vacancy rate is 8.5%, so finding a place to rent is easy.
• Lester Road / Getwell Road: This is another nice area in the southern part of town. The median real estate price is $340,874. There are no rental homes in this area. The vacancy rate is 0%. Living here is worthwhile, but finding as place is challenging, and you need to get on a waitlist for new construction.
• Hwy 51 North / Star Landing Road West: This area is on the southwestern side of the town. The median real estate price is $337,940. There is a mixture of homes and apartment buildings. The average rent is $1,996 per month. The vacancy rate is 10.9%.

Southaven, MS School District

The public school district is the DeSoto County Schools. The school district spends around $8,782 annually per student. The student-to-teacher ratio is about 15 to one, which is considered an average class size.

There are five private schools in the Southaven area. The top three private schools are the Northpoint Christian School (PK to 12th), Northstar Academy (4th to 12th), and Sacred Heart School (PK to 8th).

Just 11 miles from Southaven, there is a private four-year Christian Brothers University and the University of Memphis, a four-year public school. There are 20 other colleges within a 50-mile radius.

Moving to Southaven, MS Resource Guide

Southaven’s municipal government consists of an elected mayor and six elected members serving on the City Council.

The Southaven Parks & Recreation Department manages the neighborhood parks and recreational facilities. There are sports and athletics programs for all ages. The sports include baseball, softball, soccer, football, tennis, and volleyball. There is also a cheerleading squadron.

Southaven, MS Housing

The median home price in Southaven is $304,900, which is trending down 1.6% year-over-year. It is a buyer’s market with more homes listed for sale than the number of interested buyers.

The cost of living in Southaven is 5% higher than other cities in Mississippi and 12% lower than the national average across the United States.