Name: Petal, MS
Rating: 0.0

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( 8 Ratings )

Living in Petal, MS

Ranks better than 72% of areas Follow

Population

10,624

Median Age

37.1 Years

Petal Area Facts

Petal has a Livability Score of 72_/100, which is considered excellent
Petal crime rates are 76% lower than the Mississippi average
Cost of living in Petal is 8% higher than the Mississippi average

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What do the locals think about Petal?

43%

Family friendly

14%

Public transit is accessible

14%

Walkable to grocery stores

43%

Yards are well-kept

43%

Lots of parks

43%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

100%

A quiet area

71%

Sense of community

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Petal Reviews

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Great community with everything you need! 5 rating By Robert.T.Jones ( Mar 26, 2014) Petal, Mississippi is quickly becoming THE destination for young families and retirees, looking for a community to call home. With one of the best school systems in the entire state, there is no wonder why Petal was recently named as the #1 place for young families to live in Mis ...Read More sissippi by NerdWallet.com: http://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/2013/best-towns-mississippi-young-families/. Additionally, Petal was recently named one of the top 10 best places in Mississippi by Movoto.com: http://www.movoto.com/blog/top-ten/best-places-in-mississippi/. Petal offers an array of dining options and retail stores, from local clothing boutiques to Wal Mart. If you can't find what you're looking for in Petal, the bustling city of Hattiesburg is a short 10-15 minute drive away, featuring a large mall, two large universities, two hospitals, and a night life that is sure to please anyone, young or old. Truly, ANYONE could call Petal home, and I hope that one day you will! Read Less

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