Best for affordability: Brooklyn, Mississippi
Brooklyn, Mississippi looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on home price and tax burden.
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| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 6,103 | 8,622,467 |
| Elevation | 505 ft(154 m) | 0 ft(0 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $417,617 | $140,691 |
| Median Rent | N/A | N/A |
| Median Income | $102,027 | $76,607 |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr | 294 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 61°F | 63°F |
| Comfort Score | 52/100Mixed | 60/100Good |
| Temp Swing | 45°F | 43°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 49"(124 cm) | 51"(130 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12"(30 cm) | 6"(15 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 43 (Avg)18 days > 100 | AQI 52 (Avg)35 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | 50 | N/A |
| Safety Score | 75 / 100 | 0 (Crime Index) |
| School Rating | 1.8/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Fire Risk (FEMA) | minimalMinimal | N/A |
| Internet Access | 0Cable: 96% | Fiber: 33%0 |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | N/A | 37.5 years |
| College Educated | N/A | 40% |
| Remote Workers | N/A | 13% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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