Living in Collinsville, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Collinsville · Census data 2020–2024
Collinsville has 1,725 residents with a median age of 54.1. The median household income is $78,750 (40% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $170,800, the median rent is $1,009/month.
Collinsville at a glance
- Population
- 1,725
- Median age
- 54.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $78,750State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $170,800State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,009/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 89.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.7%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Collinsville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Collinsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Collinsville the median home value is $170,800, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,009 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,563 a month in housing costs.
Collinsville median household income
The median household income in Collinsville is $78,750 and the income per person is $42,683. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Collinsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 908
- Owner-occupied
- 89.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.1%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.00
Collinsville demographics
- Population
- 1,725
- Median age
- 54.1
- Under 18
- 5.4%
- 65 and older
- 33%
- Households
- 863
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Collinsville ›
Education in Collinsville
28.7% of adults 25 and older in Collinsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Collinsville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Drive alone
- 85.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.8%
Collinsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collinsville | 1,725 | $78,750 | $170,800 | $1,009 |
| Nellieburg | 1,197 | $60,577 | $137,500 | — |
| Meridian | 34,137 | $36,562 | $107,900 | $910 |
| Marion | 2,030 | $46,500 | $193,800 | $1,057 |
| Chunky | 242 | $57,500 | $88,300 | $1,150 |
| Meridian Station | 661 | $64,773 | — | $1,362 |
| Hickory | 471 | $59,000 | $107,800 | $918 |
| Decatur | 1,929 | $50,128 | $128,900 | $835 |
| Union | 2,090 | $44,643 | $138,400 | $715 |
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What is the median household income in Collinsville, MS?
The median household income in Collinsville is $78,750, 40% 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 Collinsville?
The median home value in Collinsville is $170,800, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Collinsville?
The median gross rent in Collinsville is $1,009 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Collinsville, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 13.6%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Collinsville?
The median age in Collinsville is 54.1 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Collinsville?
The average commute to work in Collinsville is 35 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Collinsville?
The unemployment rate in Collinsville is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Collinsville?
28.7% of adults in Collinsville 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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