Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
19%
Belden
Belden, MS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,226
Population
4,950
Renter Mix
20% Rent
The rural outskirts of Tupelo
Rural
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Peaceful
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Affordable
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Quiet
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Accessible
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Belden is a peaceful community located within the city of Tupelo. Belden exudes a rural charm, with vast stretches of green space and open fields spacing out the community’s homes. Parts of Belden lean more towards the suburban, particularly the areas near Interstate 22 and McCullough Boulevard. The suburban stretches of the community tend to offer more apartments available for rent while the rural areas provide more rental houses.
Belden is a popular home base for those seeking a tranquil environment within driving distance of larger cities. The community sits within easy commuting distance of Downtown Tupelo as well as Oxford, which is home to the renowned University of Mississippi. Holly Springs National Forest is also just a short drive away from Belden, affording the community ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,553
Average: $105,519
Education
1,572
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,488
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Belden has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Belden, MS is $1,226 for one bedroom, $1,215 for two bedrooms, and $1,465 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Belden has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,226/month
788 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
11 Students
Public
Grades K-8
11 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo
- Natchez Trace Parkway
- Trace State Park
- Tupelo National Battlefield
- Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.