Living in De Soto, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of De Soto · Census data 2020–2024
De Soto has 178 residents with a median age of 30.7. The median household income is $35,139 (38% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $218,800.
De Soto is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
De Soto at a glance
- Population
- 178
- Median age
- 30.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $35,139State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $218,800State: $169,800
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.3%
Is De Soto a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Mississippi median; home values 29% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 37.9%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in De Soto
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In De Soto the median home value is $218,800, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
De Soto median household income
The median household income in De Soto is $35,139 and the income per person is $12,588. 37.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in De Soto: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 106
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 46.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.82
46.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that De Soto has many vacation and second homes.
De Soto demographics
- Population
- 178
- Median age
- 30.7
- Under 18
- 33.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 57
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of De Soto ›
Education in De Soto
20.3% of adults 25 and older in De Soto have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in De Soto
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 63.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
De Soto vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto | 178 | $35,139 | $218,800 | — |
| Quitman | 2,161 | $47,538 | $118,900 | $828 |
| Shubuta | 553 | $55,000 | $85,700 | $663 |
| Pachuta | 351 | $44,219 | $120,800 | $390 |
| Stonewall | 968 | $28,176 | $45,400 | $800 |
| Enterprise | 438 | $63,125 | $114,000 | $975 |
| Heidelberg | 756 | $49,896 | $107,800 | $1,004 |
| Waynesboro | 4,518 | $31,684 | $86,200 | $708 |
| Sandersville | 413 | $52,667 | $95,000 | $718 |
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What is the median household income in De Soto, MS?
The median household income in De Soto is $35,139, 38% 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 De Soto?
The median home value in De Soto is $218,800, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
Is De Soto, MS a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Mississippi median; home values 29% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 37.9%.
What is the median age in De Soto?
The median age in De Soto is 30.7 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
What is the unemployment rate in De Soto?
The unemployment rate in De Soto is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is De Soto?
20.3% of adults in De Soto 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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