Moving to or from Southaven?
Memphis' Mississippi-side suburb and Mississippi's third-largest city — a fast-growing community where Memphis residents move for DeSoto County's top-rated schools, lower Mississippi taxes, and affordable family housing, all within 20 minutes of downtown Memphis.
- 55,000 City population
- 1,340,000 Metro area
- 1980 Founded
- DeSoto County / Memphis Metro Region
Why people move to Southaven.
- Being Mississippi's third-largest city
- DeSoto County Schools — consistently top-rated in Mississippi
- Being a major Memphis metro suburb
- Silo Square master-planned mixed-use community
- Snowden Grove Park and Snowden Grove Amphitheater
- BankPlus Amphitheater
Southaven was officially incorporated as a city only in 1980, but has since grown to become Mississippi's third-largest city. The growth has been driven almost entirely by Memphis metro overflow — particularly families fleeing Memphis Shelby County's school district issues for DeSoto County's top-rated schools (DeSoto County Schools is consistently among Mississippi's best). The city also benefits from Mississippi's lower taxes compared to Tennessee.
Where people live in Southaven.
A quick guide to Southaven's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Central Southaven
Original and established residential
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Silo Square
New master-planned mixed-use community
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Desoto County corridor
Rapidly growing newer subdivisions
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Olive Branch-adjacent
Blends into Olive Branch with similar character
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Hernando (south)
Small nearby town with rural feel
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Horn Lake (adjacent)
Separate neighboring city
Where people spend their time in Southaven.
- Snowden Grove Amphitheater Central Southaven
- BankPlus Amphitheater Southaven
- Tanger Outlets Southaven Central Southaven
- Graceland (Memphis, nearby) Memphis
- Arkabutla Lake (nearby) Coldwater
- DeSoto Civic Center Central Southaven
Planning a Southaven move.
- Tennessee/Mississippi border — confirm state in writing with movers and research tax implications
- DeSoto County school quality drives family housing demand
- Memphis commute is 20-30 minutes via I-55 or US-51
- Summer heat and humidity are significant; early-morning crew scheduling preferred
Moving in Southaven: FAQ.
Why are Memphis families moving to Southaven?
Primarily for DeSoto County Schools, which consistently rank among Mississippi's best and are a significant upgrade over Memphis Shelby County Schools (which have struggled). Additionally, Mississippi has a lower property tax rate than Tennessee for homeowners, and the cost of living is generally lower. The 20-30 minute commute to Memphis is manageable for daily workers.
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