Living in Corinth, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Corinth · Census data 2020–2024
Corinth has 14,323 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $44,226 (22% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $177,100, the median rent is $601/month.
Corinth at a glance
- Population
- 14,323
- Median age
- 41.9State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $44,226State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $177,100State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $601/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 50.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Corinth a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 18.7%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Mississippi median; home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Corinth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Corinth the median home value is $177,100, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $601 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,325 a month in housing costs.
Corinth median household income
The median household income in Corinth is $44,226 and the income per person is $29,623. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Corinth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,411
- Owner-occupied
- 50.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.5%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.12
Corinth demographics
- Population
- 14,323
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 6,470
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Corinth ›
Education in Corinth
25.1% of adults 25 and older in Corinth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Corinth
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.8%
Corinth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth | 14,323 | $44,226 | $177,100 | $601 |
| Farmington | 2,312 | $57,151 | $129,900 | $836 |
| Guys | 423 | $58,929 | $158,800 | $882 |
| Glen | 401 | $60,227 | $107,800 | $731 |
| Kossuth | 223 | $104,659 | $207,500 | $1,000 |
| Michie | 558 | $60,714 | $166,500 | $596 |
| Eastview | 767 | $58,750 | $153,300 | $893 |
| Ramer | 243 | $53,333 | $176,400 | $805 |
| Rienzi | 318 | $44,583 | $96,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Corinth, MS?
The median household income in Corinth is $44,226, 22% 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 Corinth?
The median home value in Corinth is $177,100, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Corinth?
The median gross rent in Corinth is $601 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Corinth, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 18.7%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Mississippi median; home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Corinth?
The median age in Corinth is 41.9 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Corinth?
The average commute to work in Corinth is 19 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Corinth?
The unemployment rate in Corinth is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Corinth?
25.1% of adults in Corinth 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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