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City of Southaven, Mississippi

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About homes in Southaven

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Southaven in DeSoto County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1998Median year built1U.S. 1980
23%Built before 1980122% built since 2010
2000Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1995
80%Detached single-family112% in 5+ unit buildings
72%Owner-occupied170% statewide
$236kMedian home value1Mississippi median $170k

The median home in the city of Southaven was built in 1998, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Mississippi median of 1986.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of Southaven's housing is recent: only 23% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 22% were built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Southaven are newer than rentals: a median build year of 2000 against 1995.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Housing in Southaven is mostly detached single-family: 80% of units, with 12% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 72% of occupied homes in Southaven are owner-occupied (70% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Southaven is valued at $236,300 (ACS), above the Mississippi median of $169,800.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

The Memphis Intl Ap station averages 44 nights a year at or below 32°F and 6 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers run hot, with about 72 days a year at 90°F or more and 2 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Annual precipitation is about 55 inches, with 18 days a year of an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 2,875 heating and 2,314 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Southaven sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4

Building permits in Southaven are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Southaven housing units by year built
Before 19400.9%
1940-19591.6%
1960-197920.1%
1980-199931.5%
2000-200924.2%
2010 or later21.7%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Memphis Intl Ap, 7.3 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Southaven, MS?

Most home remodeling projects in Southaven, MS land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Southaven?

The median home in the city of Southaven was built in 1998, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Mississippi median of 1986. Most of Southaven's housing is recent: only 23% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 22% were built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Southaven climate like for exterior work?

The Memphis Intl Ap station averages 44 nights a year at or below 32°F and 6 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 72 days a year at 90°F or more and 2 at 100°F. Annual precipitation is about 55 inches, with 18 days a year of an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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