Natchez 62 Average
Natchez Livability #157 ranked city in Mississippi#15,633 ranked city in the USARanks better than 46% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Natchez

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Ratings

    Based on recent surveys and polls, locals gave high marks in the walkability to local amenities, safety, public transit, friendliness of neighbors and overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Employment

    In the employment category, a low score could be attributed to low income levels and high unemployment in the area, suggesting potential difficulties in finding lucrative employment.

  • Schools

    The low schools score could result from issues like below-average graduation rates, inadequate reading and math scores, and the unavailability of local elementary and high schools.

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What's it like Living in Natchez?

Located in the state of Mississippi, Natchez is a medium-sized city with a population of 14,854 people. In Natchez, only 43% of people over the age of fifteen are married. This city could be a good option for singles ready to mingle. If you're not a fan of traffic congestion and long commute times to work, Natchez is the place to be. Commutes to work here are shorter, with an average one-way commute time taking only 19 minutes, significantly lower than the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Natchez could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Mississippi if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Using the livability score which includes data from categories like amenities, crime, cost of living, employment, you can easily compare the best places to live in Natchez and also determine if there are any nearby cities that might be a better match for your lifestyle. You can also compare Natchez to Mississippi and the national average.

Natchez, MS receives 57/100 for its livability score; this results in a ranking of #259 in Mississippi and #20,663 in the USA. This is a lower than the US average livability score as Natchez does not rank well for most categories. If we dig down a little deeper into each category within the livability score, we see that Natchez has higher than average grades for the following: cost of living (A+). On a more negative note, Natchez does not have favorable grades for the following: amenities (F), crime (F), education (F) and employment (F). If we take a look at the data, we can find out why.

Assuming that Natchez meets all of your requirements like low crime rates, good schools and great local amenities, the next most important item to examine is the affordability of real estate in Natchez. Everything else becomes a lot less important if it turns out that home prices in Natchez are simply unattainable. The median home price for Natchez homes is $99,500, which is 5.9% lower than the Mississippi average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Natchez, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 3.7, which is 42.3% higher than the Mississippi average.

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      Natchez transportation information

      Statistic Natchez Mississippi National
      Average one way commute19min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work91.1%84.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool5.9%9.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.6%1.5%2.8%
      Working from home1.6%2.2%4.6%
      Source: The Natchez, MS data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).