Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Kosciusko, MS
25 neighborhoods with growth potential — still affordable, increasingly walkable, and showing improving conditions. Ranked by affordability, walkability, employment, safety, and air quality.
Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Kosciusko, MS — Key Takeaways
Kosciusko has 25 neighborhoods showing growth potential. The most affordable up-and-coming area is Foxworth CDP with a median home value of $43,700. The strongest job market is in Beechwood CDP with an unemployment rate of 0.1%.
Kosciusko has a population of 7,056, a median household income of $33,719, an unemployment rate of 5.5%, and a poverty rate of 28.3%. The median home value citywide is $113,600, which is 60% below the national average of $281,900.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.
Top 3 Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods
| # | Neighborhood | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverdale CDP | 87 | ||
| Mississippi Valley State University CDP | 87 | ||
| Elliott CDP | 70 | ||
4 | Robinhood CDP | 58 | |
5 | Clara CDP | 57 | |
6 | Standing Pine CDP | 57 | |
7 | DeLisle CDP | 47 | |
8 | Conehatta CDP | 47 | |
9 | Victoria CDP | 47 | |
10 | Randolph CDP | 47 | |
11 | Collinsville CDP | 47 | |
12 | Kiln CDP | 47 | |
13 | Beechwood CDP | 46 | |
14 | Rawls Springs CDP | 45 | |
15 | New Hope CDP | 44 | |
16 | Helena CDP | 44 | |
17 | Foxworth CDP | 44 | |
18 | Sharon CDP | 44 | |
19 | Hurley CDP | 44 | |
20 | Pearlington CDP | 39 | |
21 | Vancleave CDP | 34 | |
22 | Big Point CDP | 29 | |
23 | Hide-A-Way Lake CDP | 26 | |
24 | Bridgetown CDP | 21 | |
25 | Redwater CDP | 16 |
Rankings by Category
Top 5 up-and-coming neighborhoods in Kosciusko for each growth-potential metric.
Lowest median home value
- $43,700
- $55,400
- $59,600
- $84,400
- $88,800
Lowest unemployment rate
- 0.1%
- 0.5%
- 1.1%
- 1.3%
- 1.3%
Lowest violent crime rate
- 3.1 per 1K
- 3.1 per 1K
- 3.1 per 1K
- 3.1 per 1K
- 3.1 per 1K
Lowest median rent
- $514
- $535
- $688
- $786
- $857
Highest median household income
- $121,523
- $110,946
- $98,281
- $94,861
- $92,930
Lowest poverty rate
- 0.6%
- 2.0%
- 3.3%
- 4.1%
- 6.9%
Up-and-coming neighborhoods are identified using a Growth Potential Score that evaluates five weighted categories. These areas are still affordable relative to the city average but show strong fundamentals that suggest improving conditions and future appreciation.
- Affordability vs City Average
- 30% weight
- Walkability & Transit
- 25% weight
- Job Market (Unemployment)
- 20% weight
- Safety
- 15% weight
- Environment (Air Quality)
- 10% weight
Neighborhoods that are priced below the city median home value score higher on affordability. Walkability reflects the Walk Score, indicating access to amenities on foot. A low unemployment rate signals a strong local economy. Safety is measured by violent crime rates per 1,000 residents. Air quality uses the EPA Air Quality Index (AQI), where lower values indicate cleaner air.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.