Living in Drew, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Drew · Census data 2020–2024
Drew has 2,132 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $23,973 (58% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $66,300, the median rent is $704/month.
Drew at a glance
- Population
- 2,132
- Median age
- 36.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $23,973State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $66,300State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $704/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 44.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Drew a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 58% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 13.7%; a poverty rate of 34.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Drew
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Drew the median home value is $66,300, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $704 per month, which is 37.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $902 a month in housing costs.
Drew median household income
The median household income in Drew is $23,973 and the income per person is $15,360. 34.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Drew: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 956
- Owner-occupied
- 44.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.9%
- Vacant
- 13.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.57
Drew demographics
- Population
- 2,132
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 828
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Drew ›
Education in Drew
13.2% of adults 25 and older in Drew have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Drew
- Unemployment rate
- 13.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.8%
Drew vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew | 2,132 | $23,973 | $66,300 | $704 |
| Ruleville | 2,632 | $33,480 | $85,000 | $694 |
| Doddsville | 260 | $24,273 | $131,400 | — |
| Renova | 978 | $25,625 | $105,700 | $735 |
| Merigold | 484 | $51,250 | $138,300 | — |
| Cleveland | 10,623 | $44,074 | $159,300 | $943 |
| Mound Bayou | 1,449 | $23,732 | $65,700 | $565 |
| Boyle | 414 | $42,143 | — | $1,036 |
| Glendora | 106 | $20,729 | $56,000 | $773 |
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What is the median household income in Drew, MS?
The median household income in Drew is $23,973, 58% 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 Drew?
The median home value in Drew is $66,300, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Drew?
The median gross rent in Drew is $704 per month, about 37.9% of household income.
Is Drew, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 58% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 13.7%; a poverty rate of 34.6%.
What is the median age in Drew?
The median age in Drew is 36.6 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Drew?
The average commute to work in Drew is 22 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Drew?
The unemployment rate in Drew is 13.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Drew?
13.2% of adults in Drew 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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