Living in Escatawpa, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Escatawpa · Census data 2020–2024
Escatawpa has 3,494 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median household income is $40,109 (29% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $107,900, the median rent is $1,184/month.
Escatawpa at a glance
- Population
- 3,494
- Median age
- 49.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $40,109State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $107,900State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,184/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 80.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Escatawpa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Escatawpa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Escatawpa the median home value is $107,900, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,184 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $957 a month in housing costs.
Escatawpa median household income
The median household income in Escatawpa is $40,109 and the income per person is $29,689. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Escatawpa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,851
- Owner-occupied
- 80.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.2%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.16
Escatawpa demographics
- Population
- 3,494
- Median age
- 49.5
- Under 18
- 12%
- 65 and older
- 27.8%
- Households
- 1,614
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Escatawpa ›
Education in Escatawpa
15.8% of adults 25 and older in Escatawpa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Escatawpa
- Unemployment rate
- 12%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.7%
Escatawpa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escatawpa | 3,494 | $40,109 | $107,900 | $1,184 |
| Helena | 975 | $101,750 | $189,600 | — |
| Moss Point | 11,957 | $44,296 | $110,100 | $1,075 |
| Big Point | 731 | $118,420 | $161,200 | — |
| Vancleave | 5,078 | $70,313 | $247,400 | — |
| Gautier | 19,046 | $61,926 | $166,400 | $1,040 |
| Pascagoula | 21,710 | $52,222 | $144,700 | $894 |
| Hurley | 1,305 | $133,216 | $282,700 | — |
| Grand Bay | 3,553 | $62,112 | $142,400 | $951 |
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What is the median household income in Escatawpa, MS?
The median household income in Escatawpa is $40,109, 29% 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 Escatawpa?
The median home value in Escatawpa is $107,900, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Escatawpa?
The median gross rent in Escatawpa is $1,184 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Escatawpa, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
What is the median age in Escatawpa?
The median age in Escatawpa is 49.5 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Escatawpa?
The average commute to work in Escatawpa is 24 minutes; 1.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Escatawpa?
The unemployment rate in Escatawpa is 12% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Escatawpa?
15.8% of adults in Escatawpa 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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