Living in French Camp, Mississippi

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

French Camp has 272 residents with a median age of 31.3. The median household income is $97,679 (73% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $375,000, the median rent is $867/month.

French Camp is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

French Camp at a glance

Population
272
Median age
31.3State: 38.6
Median household income
$97,679State: $56,447
Median home value
$375,000State: $169,800
Median rent
$867/moState: $954
Homeowners
61.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
Average commute
15 min

Is French Camp a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 73% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.

Cons: Home values 121% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 22%.

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

Cost of living in French Camp

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In French Camp the median home value is $375,000, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, which is 16.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,938 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

French Camp$375,000
Mississippi$169,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

French Camp$867
Mississippi$954
United States$1,413

French Camp median household income

The median household income in French Camp is $97,679 and the income per person is $26,531. 22% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).

Median household income

French Camp$97,679
Mississippi$56,447
United States$80,734

Housing in French Camp: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
72
Owner-occupied
61.1%
Renter-occupied
38.9%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1976
Average household size
2.43

French Camp demographics

Population
272
Median age
31.3
Under 18
17.3%
65 and older
9.6%
Households
72
Foreign-born
10.3%
Veterans
4.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White72.4%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black13.6%
Asian10.3%

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

Education in French Camp

46.5% of adults 25 and older in French Camp have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 21.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

French Camp46.5%
Mississippi25.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in French Camp

Unemployment rate
3.1%State: 5.8%
Average commute
15 minState: 26 min
Work from home
9.8%
Drive alone
73.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.2%
Homes with broadband
91.7%

French Camp vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
French Camp272$97,679$375,000$867
Weir704$35,938$67,600$594
Stewart268$2,499——
Ethel206$48,906$72,500—
Ackerman1,792$48,083$147,300$555
Kilmichael467$42,432$92,300$875
Eupora2,250$53,793$103,100$528
Kosciusko6,933$40,085$112,400$814
Sturgis128$54,375$126,400$950

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Living in French Camp: FAQ

What is the median household income in French Camp, MS?

The median household income in French Camp is $97,679, 73% 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 French Camp?

The median home value in French Camp is $375,000, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.

How much is rent in French Camp?

The median gross rent in French Camp is $867 per month, about 16.3% of household income.

Is French Camp, MS a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 73% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 121% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 22%.

What is the median age in French Camp?

The median age in French Camp is 31.3 years (Mississippi: 38.6).

How long is the commute in French Camp?

The average commute to work in French Camp is 15 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in French Camp?

The unemployment rate in French Camp is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is French Camp?

46.5% of adults in French Camp 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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