Living in Chunky, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chunky · Census data 2020–2024
Chunky has 242 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $57,500 (about the same as the Mississippi median), the median home value is $88,300, the median rent is $1,150/month.
Chunky is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chunky at a glance
- Population
- 242
- Median age
- 36.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $57,500State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $88,300State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,150/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 81.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Chunky a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Mississippi median; home values 48% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Chunky
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chunky the median home value is $88,300, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month, which is 15% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,563 a month in housing costs.
Chunky median household income
The median household income in Chunky is $57,500 and the income per person is $29,983. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Chunky: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 113
- Owner-occupied
- 81.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.8%
- Vacant
- 15%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.52
Chunky demographics
- Population
- 242
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 96
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chunky ›
Education in Chunky
23.2% of adults 25 and older in Chunky have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 19.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chunky
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Chunky vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chunky | 242 | $57,500 | $88,300 | $1,150 |
| Hickory | 471 | $59,000 | $107,800 | $918 |
| Nellieburg | 1,197 | $60,577 | $137,500 | — |
| Collinsville | 1,725 | $78,750 | $170,800 | $1,009 |
| Enterprise | 438 | $63,125 | $114,000 | $975 |
| Newton | 3,116 | $32,157 | $88,800 | $423 |
| Decatur | 1,929 | $50,128 | $128,900 | $835 |
| Meridian | 34,137 | $36,562 | $107,900 | $910 |
| Stonewall | 968 | $28,176 | $45,400 | $800 |
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What is the median household income in Chunky, MS?
The median household income in Chunky is $57,500, about the same as 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 Chunky?
The median home value in Chunky is $88,300, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Chunky?
The median gross rent in Chunky is $1,150 per month, about 15% of household income.
Is Chunky, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Mississippi median; home values 48% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Chunky?
The median age in Chunky is 36.5 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Chunky?
The average commute to work in Chunky is 30 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chunky?
The unemployment rate in Chunky is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chunky?
23.2% of adults in Chunky 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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