Move to Mississippi and use our helpful guide to smooth your passage to your new home. You will find state information, moving companies, Realtors, school information, motor vehicle, and drivers license information to get your license changed.
The King is gone but he is not forgotten. Elvis Presley, one of America's finest, and Mississippi's most famous artist are fondly remembered here and so are many other sons of Mississippi who over the years have enriched the American experience and contributed to our culture, business and government. Other famous residents of Mississippi include football great Jerry Rice, American author William Faulkner and of course Jefferson Davis. Driving along Interstate 10 from Louisiana, one is surrounded by the coastal swamps which contribute to Gulf Fishing as breeding grounds. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, gambling contributed a lot to state revenue, but the storm damaged or destroyed many casinos. Mississippi Delta Blues, a uniquely American form of music, is honored and celebrated at the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksburg.
The State of Mississippi website offers help and information to residents and relocators to this southern paradise. You can find helpful guides detailing specifics about employment, law, health care, education, taxes etc.
Guides and tips:
The United postal service allows you to change your address online. It is easy to use and helps make sure no mail gets lost in the transition.
Depending on a moving company to move your valuables can be stressful. Vanlines.com has done a great job at finding a company easy. They have put a list of moving companies in Mississippi allowing you to get a free quote.
The state of Mississippi Department of Safety has made learning the requirements and changing your license easy.
Here is a resource where you can view all the cities of Mississippi real estate online making it easy to make an informed decision.
Being able to compare schools in Mississippi and class room sizes really matter when you are a parent. Great Schools.net has done a great job at that. They even have parent reviews.
Mississippi Home Price Appreciation (Average Annual Rate)
Mississippi Vs. National Average
1 Year Mississippi 6.3% National Average 8.6%
3 Years Mississippi 4.8% National Average 7.4%
5 Years Mississippi 4.8% National Average 6.1%
10 Years Mississippi 4.6% National Average 4.3%
10 Largest Cities in Mississippi:
1. Jackson 184,256
2. Gulfport 71,127
3. Biloxi 50,644
4. Hattiesburg 44,779
5. Greenville 41,663
6. Meridian 39,968
7. Tupelo 34,211
8. Southaven 28,977
9. Vicksburg 26,407
10. Pascagoula 26,200
