$195,645Average Value$146Average Price per Sq Ft0Homes For Sale
Walmart Supercenter is within walking distance
Two miles from downtown Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis Presley and home to an annual Elvis Festival, Wilemon Acres offers a convenient location with shopping and restaurants right in the neighborhood. This solid middle-class neighborhood has a diverse mix of families with children, but its top-ranked schools are a major draw for many homebuyers. “It’s a good place to bring up your kids,” says Vicki West, a Realtor with Crye-Leike Realtors and a longtime Tupelo resident.
Ranch homes and quiet streets in Wilemon Acres
Ranch-style homes built from the 1960s through the 1980s are the dominant architectural style in Wilemon Acres. Houses rest along narrow streets on lots that are frequently framed by chain-link or wooden fences. “There are no sidewalks, but the streets are wide enough where you’d have no problem walking,” West says. “You can walk to the Walmart Supercenter.” Home prices range from $150,000 to $220,000. Wilemon Acres has a CAP Index Crime Score of 5 out of 10, slightly higher than the national average of 4.
Wilemon Acres features older ranch homes with timeless architecture and cozy layouts.
Wilemon Acres offers spacious ranch homes perfect for comfortable living.
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Shopping and dining along West Main Street
Along West Main Street, locals can pick up groceries at Walmart Supercenter, grab a coffee from Starbucks or workout at Anytime Fitness. The strip is also peppered with fast-food restaurants like Wendy’s and Papa Johns, as well as some independent options. D’Casa serves up Mexican fare and Goodness Gracious is known for soul food favorites like smothered pork chops. “There are so many great restaurants in Tupelo and downtown Tupelo,” says Kathy Thompson, who grew up in the city and works at the Tupelo Visitors Center. “My favorite restaurant downtown is The Grillhouse. It’s a steak and seafood place. I love their lobster.”
Wilemon Acres locals rave about the fresh and vibrant flavors at D’Casa Mexican Restaurant.
Tupelo Hardware in Historic Downtown Tupelo is famous for selling Elvis his first guitar.
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Fans flock to The Tupelo Elvis Festival
In June, the Tupelo Elvis Festival is held at the Cadence Bank Arena on East Main Street. The five-day event draws thousands of Elvis enthusiasts from around the world and features tribute concerts and competitions, followed by after-parties for fans. “It’s a fun little town,” Thompson says. Also downtown is the Tupelo Farmers Depot, just 2 miles away on Spring Street. There, locals will find fresh fruit and vegetables, handmade crafts, flowers and more. It takes place every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon from May through October.
Visitors admire the Elvis Presley Homecoming Statue, a landmark of pride in Tupelo.
Tupelo, the hometown of Elvis Presley, celebrates his legacy with pride.
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Students attend top-ranked Tupelo Public School District schools
Wilemon Acres is served by the Tupelo Public Schools District. Students may attend Thomas Street Elementary for kindergarten through second grade before moving on to Pierce Street Elementary for third through sixth grades. Both schools have A-minus ratings from Niche. Next comes A-rated Tupelo Middle and A-minus-rated Tupelo High, which has a student population of 2,000 and is the sole high school in the city.
Civil War history at Tupelo National Battlefield
A mile north of the neighborhood, Bristow Park has a playground and paved walking trails. Skate Zone in Tupelo, a roller-skating rink on Parkgate Drive, is another nearby spot to entertain the kids. History buffs will be interested in exploring the Tupelo National Battlefield, which butts up against the southeastern corner of the neighborhood. The 1-acre site is where the Civil War Battle of Tupelo took place and features two cannons and a granite memorial statue.
Wilemon Acres is 2 miles from downtown
Wilemon Acres is close to all of Tupelo’s major destinations. Downtown is just 2 miles away via West Main Street. North Mississippi Medical Center, a 640-bed hospital, is a 3-mile drive along the same road. “We don’t have a true city bus system,” Thompson says. “People drive here.” For trips out of town, the Natchez Trace Parkway, a scenic two-lane road that stretches from Natchez to Nashville, is just west of the neighborhood. The Tupelo Regional Airport is 2 miles away on West Jackson Street.
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Parks in this Area
Bristow Park
Wilemon Acres Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$325,000
Median Sale Price
$292,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$292,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
10%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
17%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$146
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
83
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1986
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,758
Below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,158
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
963
Median Age
42
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,111
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,641
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.2%
College Graduates
23.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.6%
% Population in Labor Force
71.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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