The county seat of of Lee County Mississippi, the city of Tupelo has something special for everyone, majorly, a rare small town feel, with big city amenities.
Home to a growing community of 30,000 residents, Tupelo is notably the home of larger than life Rock Legend, Elvis Presley! Elvis’ journey from a modest two-roomed house and a guitar bought for him by his mom, to the greatest musician of all times is a a source of inspiration for many. The city hosts the Elvis Presley Museum, a Mecca for lovers of his music.The site boasts a huge theater and amphitheater for out door concerts.
The presence of a wide variety of social and recreational amenities and great sunny weather to go with it as well as a lower cost of living compared to peer cities, makes Tupelo a great place to call home. It is boasts a livability score of 76 making it extremely livable and 34th out of 100 best place to live and work in MS.The average home price is 120,600 dollars.More than 60 percent of residents own the homes they live in contributing to a stable housing market.
The great Natchez Trail Park has its origins in Tupelo. The historic trail is which traces back to 800 yrs, stretches for 44400 miles to Nashville and offers great opportunities for nature lovers to enjoy the best sights and sounds this side of the Mississippi.
Other attractions include a vibrant nightlife and wonderful selection of shopping, dining and recreation. If you would like to make Tupelo your home, please logon to NewHomeSource.com to see detailed home listings.