Living in Hickory Flat, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hickory Flat · Census data 2020–2024
Hickory Flat has 544 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $34,722 (38% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $109,600, the median rent is $733/month.
Hickory Flat is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hickory Flat at a glance
- Population
- 544
- Median age
- 43State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $34,722State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $109,600State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $733/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 58.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Hickory Flat a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 25.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hickory Flat
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hickory Flat the median home value is $109,600, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, which is 34.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,008 a month in housing costs.
Hickory Flat median household income
The median household income in Hickory Flat is $34,722 and the income per person is $20,753. 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Hickory Flat: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 347
- Owner-occupied
- 58.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.1%
- Vacant
- 19.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 1.94
Hickory Flat demographics
- Population
- 544
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 24.6%
- Households
- 280
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hickory Flat ›
Education in Hickory Flat
11.1% of adults 25 and older in Hickory Flat have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hickory Flat
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 60%
Hickory Flat vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Flat | 544 | $34,722 | $109,600 | $733 |
| Myrtle | 771 | $65,833 | $158,600 | $939 |
| Potts Camp | 387 | $41,875 | $109,400 | $769 |
| Blue Mountain | 1,232 | $49,667 | $79,700 | $718 |
| New Albany | 7,663 | $51,332 | $161,400 | $973 |
| Snow Lake Shores | 384 | $48,000 | $167,400 | — |
| Ashland | 657 | $38,482 | $98,800 | $713 |
| Ripley | 5,377 | $55,444 | $117,200 | $735 |
| Holly Springs | 6,704 | $45,462 | $109,600 | $773 |
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What is the median household income in Hickory Flat, MS?
The median household income in Hickory Flat is $34,722, 38% 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 Hickory Flat?
The median home value in Hickory Flat is $109,600, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Hickory Flat?
The median gross rent in Hickory Flat is $733 per month, about 34.7% of household income.
Is Hickory Flat, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 25.8%.
What is the median age in Hickory Flat?
The median age in Hickory Flat is 43 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Hickory Flat?
The average commute to work in Hickory Flat is 26 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hickory Flat?
The unemployment rate in Hickory Flat is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hickory Flat?
11.1% of adults in Hickory Flat 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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