Davis Wade Stadium, home of the Mississippi State Bulldogs football team in Starkville, Mississippi.
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Starkville, MS

Looking to move to Starkville, MS? You’ve come to the right place. Livability helps people find their perfect places to live, and we’ve got everything you need to know to decide if moving to Starkville, MS is right for you.

Let’s start with the basics: Starkville, MS has a population of 23404. What about cost of living in Starkville, MS? The median income in Starkville, MS is $37,181 and the median home value is $230,537.

Read on to learn more about Starkville, MS, and if you’d like some tips and advice for making your big move, check out our Make Your Move page, where you’ll find all kinds of stories and insights including How to Start Over in a New City, Tips for Getting to Know a New City Before You Move and so much more.

Weather in Starkville, MS

Average Temperatures

74 high / 50 low

Average Annual Rainfall

55 in

Average Annual Snowfall

1 in

Quick Facts about Starkville, Mississippi

Median Home Value
$230,537
Median Property Tax
$1,829
Total Population
23,404
Average Commute
14 min
Median Household Income
$37,181
Median Monthly Rent
$691

Map of Starkville, MS

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Data used on Livability.com is provided from the most recent release (November 2025) by Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS). Our LivScore is calculated in partnership with AGS. Sales tax sources: Sales Tax Clearinghouse, Tax Foundation, and State Revenue Departments. Local rates are population-weighted to account for municipal variations.

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