Starkville, Mississippi

Small Mississippi city with local appeal

Southeast Starkville, MS Metro

WhereAtHome Score

74.2

C

out of 100

Overview

Starkville is a Mississippi city with a population of approximately 25,444, part of the Starkville, MS metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $288,152. Median household income is $36,076.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 25,444 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $288,152 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $36,076 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18.2 minutes
  • Part of the Starkville, MS metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

25,444

Source: Census ACS

$288,152

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$36,076

Source: Census ACS

18.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

29

Source: Walk Score

95 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Oktibbeha County (county-level results)

49%
49%
Democrat 8,851
Republican 8,901
Leans Even

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 71.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 34.5/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 78.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 29/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 38.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 74.2

Location

Starkville, MS (33.4501, -88.8176)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.