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Mississippi
Mississippi Homeowners Say:
Happy Home Scores are based on participants' answers to four key questions:
What Makes Mississippi's Homeowners Happy?
Our research shows that homeowner happiness boils down to a combination of three important factors:1. Dwelling
Affordable, well-functioning homes offering enjoyable accommodations
26 years
average home age
67%
have renovated their homes
66%
are happy with their home's size and layout
49%
say they have adequate storage
$125,000
Average Home Price (U.S. Census)
65%
"The cost of living is reasonable"
2. Community
A sense of diversity, safety and a strong neighborhood network
Diversity
46%
"I feel that my community is racially diverse"
50%
"I feel that my community is religiously diverse"
Safety
69%
"I live in a community that makes me feel safe"
67%
"My community offers good fire, police and medical services"
Neighborhood
54%
"I have neighbors I
enjoy"
63%
"I trust my neighbors"
2,992,333
Population (U.S. Census)
3. Accessibility
Practical commutes and access to important attractions and services
Commuting and travel times
54%
live and work in close proximity
58%
have a reasonable commute
80%
have easy access to highways
Access to Attractions and Services
66%
live within one hour of a major metro area
57%
have access to shopping that meets their needs
57%
live close to body of water
40 Minutes
Average travel time to work
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