Living in Flowood, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Flowood · Census data 2020–2024
Flowood has 10,587 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $83,880 (49% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $342,200, the median rent is $1,430/month.
Flowood at a glance
- Population
- 10,587
- Median age
- 39.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $83,880State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $342,200State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,430/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 54.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Flowood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 49% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
Cons: Home values 102% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Flowood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Flowood the median home value is $342,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,430 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,966 a month in housing costs.
Flowood median household income
The median household income in Flowood is $83,880 and the income per person is $47,620. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Flowood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,929
- Owner-occupied
- 54.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.8%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.21
Flowood demographics
- Population
- 10,587
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 4,684
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Flowood ›
Education in Flowood
55% of adults 25 and older in Flowood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 21.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Flowood
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Flowood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowood | 10,587 | $83,880 | $342,200 | $1,430 |
| Pearl | 27,737 | $61,695 | $182,500 | $1,175 |
| Brandon | 25,542 | $92,783 | $278,900 | $1,382 |
| Ridgeland | 24,587 | $66,038 | $275,200 | $1,336 |
| Jackson | 146,631 | $42,071 | $111,700 | $1,055 |
| Richland | 7,346 | $66,558 | $125,800 | $1,185 |
| Madison | 27,946 | $119,338 | $352,900 | $1,853 |
| Robinhood | 1,298 | $69,875 | $93,100 | $925 |
| Florence | 4,696 | $86,308 | $230,800 | $923 |
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What is the median household income in Flowood, MS?
The median household income in Flowood is $83,880, 49% 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 Flowood?
The median home value in Flowood is $342,200, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Flowood?
The median gross rent in Flowood is $1,430 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Flowood, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 49% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 13.4%. Minuses: home values 102% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Flowood?
The median age in Flowood is 39.5 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Flowood?
The average commute to work in Flowood is 22 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Flowood?
The unemployment rate in Flowood is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Flowood?
55% of adults in Flowood 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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