Living in Amory, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Amory · Census data 2020–2024
Amory has 6,500 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $52,901 (6% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $162,000, the median rent is $834/month.
Amory at a glance
- Population
- 6,500
- Median age
- 42.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $52,901State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $162,000State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $834/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 62.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Amory a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Amory
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Amory the median home value is $162,000, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $834 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,030 a month in housing costs.
Amory median household income
The median household income in Amory is $52,901 and the income per person is $30,742. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Amory: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,286
- Owner-occupied
- 62.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.6%
- Vacant
- 18.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.33
Amory demographics
- Population
- 6,500
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 2,678
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Amory ›
Education in Amory
18.6% of adults 25 and older in Amory have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Amory
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 87.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Amory vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amory | 6,500 | $52,901 | $162,000 | $834 |
| Hatley | 586 | $63,523 | $196,700 | $775 |
| Smithville | 559 | $43,603 | $112,000 | $752 |
| Nettleton | 1,853 | $41,842 | $119,900 | $933 |
| Aberdeen | 4,890 | $33,285 | $87,600 | $727 |
| Shannon | 1,383 | $42,297 | $130,900 | $822 |
| Okolona | 2,430 | $26,042 | $92,200 | $582 |
| Gattman | 133 | $66,087 | — | — |
| Plantersville | 929 | $25,662 | $125,000 | $832 |
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What is the median household income in Amory, MS?
The median household income in Amory is $52,901, 6% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Amory?
The median home value in Amory is $162,000, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Amory?
The median gross rent in Amory is $834 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Amory, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.4%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 7%.
What is the median age in Amory?
The median age in Amory is 42.6 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Amory?
The average commute to work in Amory is 18 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Amory?
The unemployment rate in Amory is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Amory?
18.6% of adults in Amory have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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