Why Live in Joyner
Joyner, a neighborhood in Tupelo, Mississippi, features a mix of midcentury Colonial Revival homes, cottages, and ranch-style houses. The area is known for its wide streets, which, despite lacking sidewalks, are walkable and lined with various trees and forsythia plants, affectionately called “Joyner bushes” by locals. The Joyner Neighborhood Association is voluntary and open to renters. Rob Leake City Park, a 34-acre space with tennis courts, baseball fields, and a splash pad, is a central attraction. Nearby Gumtree Park offers basketball courts and a playground. Cultural points of interest include the Tupelo Community Theater and the Elvis Presley Birthplace museum. Dining options range from Woody’s Tupelo Steakhouse, known for its Southern menu and karaoke nights, to Sao Thai and the fine dining restaurant ForkLift. Essential shopping needs are met by Reed’s, Kroger, and the Mall at Barnes Crossing, located about 4 miles away. The neighborhood is less than 2 miles from downtown Tupelo and approximately 115 miles from Memphis. North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo and Tupelo Regional Airport are both about 5 miles away. The area is served by the Tupelo Public School District, with highly rated Rankin Elementary School, Milam Elementary School, and Tupelo Middle School. While parts of Joyner are prone to flooding, particularly along Hibner Street and Highway 178, the neighborhood is safer than the national average in terms of crime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joyner a good place to live?
Joyner is a good place to live. Joyner is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Joyner has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 36. The average household income is $87,520 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 37.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Joyner are home owners, with 29.8% of residents renting and 70.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Joyner can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Joyner neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Joyner?
The median home price in Joyner is $625,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $125,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,240 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $139K a year to afford the median home price in Joyner. The average household income in Joyner is $88K.
What are the best public schools in Joyner?
The best public schools that serve Joyner are:
What are the best private schools in Joyner?
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Home Trends in Joyner, MS
On average, homes in Joyner, Tupelo sell after 123 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Joyner, Tupelo over the last 12 months is $705,000, up 44% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$705,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$705,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$269,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$363
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median List Price
$625,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
44%