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Wilemon Acres

Wilemon Acres

Neighborhood in Tupelo, Mississippi

Lee County 38801

$189,570 Average Value
$123 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home 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 features older ranch homes with timeless architecture and cozy layouts.
Wilemon Acres offers spacious ranch homes perfect for comfortable living.
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.
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.
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.
Visitors admire the Elvis Presley Homecoming Statue, a landmark of pride in Tupelo.
Tupelo, the hometown of Elvis Presley, celebrates his legacy with pride.
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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Schools

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Wilemon Acres US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$144,500
Median Single Family Price
$149,250
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$123
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Months of Supply
2.40
Median List Price
$160,450
Median Discount From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-23%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
10
Median Year Built
1972
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,568
Below the national average
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,801

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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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®

33 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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