Living in DeLisle, Mississippi

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of DeLisle · Census data 2020–2024

DeLisle has 1,906 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $71,917 (27% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $218,400.

DeLisle at a glance

Population
1,906
Median age
37.4State: 38.6
Median household income
$71,917State: $56,447
Median home value
$218,400State: $169,800
Homeowners
97%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
Average commute
19 min

Is DeLisle a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.

Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in April–May and October–November.

Cost of living in DeLisle

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In DeLisle the median home value is $218,400, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,636 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

DeLisle$218,400
Mississippi$169,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Mississippi$954
United States$1,413

DeLisle median household income

The median household income in DeLisle is $71,917 and the income per person is $31,889. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).

Median household income

DeLisle$71,917
Mississippi$56,447
United States$80,734

Housing in DeLisle: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
609
Owner-occupied
97%
Renter-occupied
3%
Vacant
1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2003
Average household size
3.16

DeLisle demographics

Population
1,906
Median age
37.4
Under 18
25.9%
65 and older
16.3%
Households
603
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
11%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White66.9%
Hispanic or Latino11.2%
Black31.1%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of DeLisle ›

Education in DeLisle

35.8% of adults 25 and older in DeLisle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 17.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

DeLisle35.8%
Mississippi25.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in DeLisle

Unemployment rate
3.9%State: 5.8%
Average commute
19 minState: 26 min
Work from home
2.4%
Drive alone
67.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
90.7%

DeLisle vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
DeLisle1,906$71,917$218,400—
Diamondhead9,338$87,407$259,600$1,571
Henderson Point237$66,036$304,800—
Pass Christian6,097$78,212$270,900$1,198
Bay St. Louis10,188$67,442$260,200$1,179
Long Beach17,009$70,332$215,200$1,215
Waveland7,062$68,693$218,900$927
Kiln2,016$71,875$167,500$1,403
Lyman2,298$75,455$215,900$1,358

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Living in DeLisle: FAQ

What is the median household income in DeLisle, MS?

The median household income in DeLisle is $71,917, 27% 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 DeLisle?

The median home value in DeLisle is $218,400, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.

Is DeLisle, MS a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in DeLisle?

The median age in DeLisle is 37.4 years (Mississippi: 38.6).

How long is the commute in DeLisle?

The average commute to work in DeLisle is 19 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in DeLisle?

The unemployment rate in DeLisle is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is DeLisle?

35.8% of adults in DeLisle 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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