“Friendly community, low crime rates, nice rural area, business is booming, schools are growing and getting better every year. ”
“Petal is a safe, quiet community with affordable costs of living. The people are friendly and the food is delicious.”
“Petal has a great school district, with lots of opportunities to grow, learn and excel in education.”
60%college attendance
college attendance
among petal citizens
53%higher average income
higher average income
than the state average
Petal’s Top Industries
- Teaching & Education
- Retail & Small Business
- Restaurants & Accommodation
Proven Growth.
Petal is centrally located in the #2 MSA for job growth in the United States, from February 2020 to November 2021.
Room to Grow.
The Evelyn Gandy Parkway and new Byrd Boulevard extension offer the city new corridors of residential and commercial growth, with direct access from major thoroughfares and nearby areas.
Growing Stronger, Together.
Petal has grown from a bedroom community to a thriving city, with a variety of local shops and restaurants, as well as nationally-known chains and big box stores. In 2018 Petal business owners saw over $1.7 Billion in retail sales.
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