Greenville, MS (Hwy 82 E / S Colorado St)

When you see a neighborhood for the first time, the most important thing is often the way it looks, like its homes and its setting. Some places look the same, but they only reveal their true character after living in them for a while because they contain a unique mix of occupational or cultural groups. This neighborhood is very unique in some important ways, according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive exploration and analysis.

People

The Hwy 82 E / S Colorado St neighborhood stands out for having an average per capita income lower than 99.3% of the neighborhoods in the United States. The Hwy 82 E / S Colorado St neighborhood also has a greater percentage of children living in poverty (69.4%) than found in 98.5% of all U.S. neighborhoods. Children living in poverty is one of the challenges facing America, and the world, and in this neighborhood in particular, the problem can be considered acute.

In addition, one of the most interesting things about the Hwy 82 E / S Colorado St neighborhood is that it has a greater concentration of residents who live alone than most all neighborhoods in America. With 50.0% of the households here made up of people living alone, NeighborhoodScout's research reveals that this is a larger proportion of people living alone than in 95.4% of the neighborhoods in America.

Also, if you're planning where to retire, the Hwy 82 E / S Colorado St neighborhood in Greenville is a great option to consider. According to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive retirement dream area analysis, it's peaceful and quiet, has above average safety ratings compared to other neighborhoods in MS, offers a wide range of housing options, and has already attracted an enviable mix of college educated seniors. This neighborhood ranks as better for retirement living than 85.9% of the neighborhoods in Mississippi. If you are considering retiring to Mississippi, this is a good neighborhood to look at.

Occupations

From major sales accounts to fast-food workers, sales and service employees are often the backbone of the local economy. In the Hwy 82 E / S Colorado St neighborhood, they truly stand out. NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis identifies this neighborhood as having a higher percentage of sales and service workers than 96.8% of all American neighborhoods.

Modes of Transportation

More people in Hwy 82 E / S Colorado St choose to walk to work each day (12.3%) than almost any neighborhood in America. If you are attracted to the idea of being able to walk to work, this neighborhood could be a good choice.

Car Ownership

American households most often have a car, and regularly they have two or three. But households in the Hwy 82 E / S Colorado St neighborhood buck this trend. 20.8% of the households in this neighborhood don't own a car at all. This is more carless households than NeighborhoodScout found in 95.4% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Real Estate

Despite all of the residential real estate here in the Hwy 82 E / S Colorado St neighborhood, NeighborhoodScout has discovered that much of it is vacant. In resort or second-home vacation areas, this naturally occurs because homes and apartments are seasonally occupied, and empty for a portion of the year. In non-vacation or resort areas, however, this can be an indicator of property abandonment or a weak real estate market. The vacancy rate here is 30.2%, which is higher than 95.2% of all U.S. neighborhoods.

Length of Commute

Regardless of the means by which residents commute, this neighborhood has a length of commute that is notable. Residents of the Hwy 82 E / S Colorado St neighborhood have the pleasure of having one of the shortest commutes to work of any neighborhood in America. 57.1% of the residents have a commute time from home to work (one way) of less than fifteen minutes. This is a higher proportion of residents enjoying a short trip to work than NeighborhoodScout found in 95.0% of U.S. neighborhoods. Less time commuting means more time for other things in life.