Living in Hatley, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hatley · Census data 2020–2024
Hatley has 586 residents with a median age of 47.7. The median household income is $63,523 (13% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $196,700, the median rent is $775/month.
Hatley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hatley at a glance
- Population
- 586
- Median age
- 47.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $63,523State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $196,700State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 84.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.6%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Hatley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hatley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hatley the median home value is $196,700, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 35.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,234 a month in housing costs.
Hatley median household income
The median household income in Hatley is $63,523 and the income per person is $32,193. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Hatley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 294
- Owner-occupied
- 84.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.4%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.32
Hatley demographics
- Population
- 586
- Median age
- 47.7
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 27.8%
- Households
- 253
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hatley ›
Education in Hatley
18.6% of adults 25 and older in Hatley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hatley
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.7%
Hatley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatley | 586 | $63,523 | $196,700 | $775 |
| Amory | 6,500 | $52,901 | $162,000 | $834 |
| Smithville | 559 | $43,603 | $112,000 | $752 |
| Gattman | 133 | $66,087 | — | — |
| Aberdeen | 4,890 | $33,285 | $87,600 | $727 |
| Nettleton | 1,853 | $41,842 | $119,900 | $933 |
| Sulligent | 1,627 | $34,861 | $130,700 | $515 |
| Shannon | 1,383 | $42,297 | $130,900 | $822 |
| Okolona | 2,430 | $26,042 | $92,200 | $582 |
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What is the median household income in Hatley, MS?
The median household income in Hatley is $63,523, 13% 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 Hatley?
The median home value in Hatley is $196,700, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Hatley?
The median gross rent in Hatley is $775 per month, about 35.5% of household income.
Is Hatley, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Hatley?
The median age in Hatley is 47.7 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Hatley?
The average commute to work in Hatley is 36 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hatley?
The unemployment rate in Hatley is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hatley?
18.6% of adults in Hatley 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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