Living in Braxton, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Braxton · Census data 2020–2024
Braxton has 189 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $66,806 (18% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $197,900.
Braxton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Braxton at a glance
- Population
- 189
- Median age
- 31.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $66,806State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $197,900State: $169,800
- Homeowners
- 65.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.5%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Braxton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Mississippi median.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median; an average commute of 43 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Braxton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Braxton the median home value is $197,900, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,583 a month in housing costs.
Braxton median household income
The median household income in Braxton is $66,806 and the income per person is $24,680. 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Braxton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 75
- Owner-occupied
- 65.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.8%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.74
Braxton demographics
- Population
- 189
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 9.5%
- Households
- 69
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Braxton ›
Education in Braxton
4.5% of adults 25 and older in Braxton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Braxton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Braxton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton | 189 | $66,806 | $197,900 | — |
| D'Lo | 443 | $31,667 | $79,300 | $835 |
| Mendenhall | 2,103 | $40,141 | $125,900 | $816 |
| Puckett | 463 | $69,286 | $173,800 | $1,215 |
| Robinhood | 1,298 | $69,875 | $93,100 | $925 |
| Florence | 4,696 | $86,308 | $230,800 | $923 |
| Georgetown | 220 | $20,625 | $97,000 | $383 |
| Brandon | 25,542 | $92,783 | $278,900 | $1,382 |
| Magee | 3,943 | $44,488 | $143,100 | $771 |
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What is the median household income in Braxton, MS?
The median household income in Braxton is $66,806, 18% higher 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 Braxton?
The median home value in Braxton is $197,900, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
Is Braxton, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Mississippi median. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median; an average commute of 43 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.8%.
What is the median age in Braxton?
The median age in Braxton is 31.7 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Braxton?
The average commute to work in Braxton is 43 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Braxton?
The unemployment rate in Braxton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Braxton?
4.5% of adults in Braxton 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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