Living in Artesia, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Artesia · Census data 2020–2024
Artesia has 361 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $19,620 (65% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $101,800, the median rent is $397/month.
Artesia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Artesia at a glance
- Population
- 361
- Median age
- 36.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $19,620State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $101,800State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $397/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 51.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Artesia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 65% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 36.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Artesia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Artesia the median home value is $101,800, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $397 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,071 a month in housing costs.
Artesia median household income
The median household income in Artesia is $19,620 and the income per person is $17,294. 36.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Artesia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 211
- Owner-occupied
- 51.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.5%
- Vacant
- 20.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.16
Artesia demographics
- Population
- 361
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 29.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 167
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Artesia ›
Education in Artesia
7.1% of adults 25 and older in Artesia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Artesia
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 82%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.3%
Artesia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia | 361 | $19,620 | $101,800 | $397 |
| Crawford | 255 | $39,286 | $45,700 | $880 |
| Starkville | 25,721 | $42,125 | $299,900 | $916 |
| Brooksville | 809 | $22,438 | $100,000 | $1,116 |
| West Point | 9,900 | $38,064 | $153,900 | $746 |
| Columbus | 23,348 | $42,235 | $125,700 | $897 |
| Longview | 211 | $116,786 | — | — |
| New Hope | 3,952 | $79,577 | $238,200 | $989 |
| Columbus AFB | 1,293 | $69,539 | — | $1,500 |
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What is the median household income in Artesia, MS?
The median household income in Artesia is $19,620, 65% 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 Artesia?
The median home value in Artesia is $101,800, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Artesia?
The median gross rent in Artesia is $397 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Artesia, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 65% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 36.8%.
What is the median age in Artesia?
The median age in Artesia is 36.3 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Artesia?
The average commute to work in Artesia is 21 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Artesia?
The unemployment rate in Artesia is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Artesia?
7.1% of adults in Artesia 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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