Living in Hide-A-Way Lake, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hide-A-Way Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Hide-A-Way Lake has 2,569 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $69,621 (23% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $195,300.
Hide-A-Way Lake at a glance
- Population
- 2,569
- Median age
- 43.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $69,621State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $195,300State: $169,800
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.6%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Hide-A-Way Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Hide-A-Way Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hide-A-Way Lake the median home value is $195,300, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,315 a month in housing costs.
Hide-A-Way Lake median household income
The median household income in Hide-A-Way Lake is $69,621 and the income per person is $35,119. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Hide-A-Way Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,123
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.37
Hide-A-Way Lake demographics
- Population
- 2,569
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 27.5%
- Households
- 1,086
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hide-A-Way Lake ›
Education in Hide-A-Way Lake
26.6% of adults 25 and older in Hide-A-Way Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hide-A-Way Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 86.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.3%
Hide-A-Way Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hide-A-Way Lake | 2,569 | $69,621 | $195,300 | — |
| Picayune | 11,900 | $41,213 | $157,100 | $931 |
| Nicholson | 3,146 | $50,114 | $97,400 | $872 |
| Pearl River | 2,614 | $56,719 | $235,200 | $1,167 |
| Kiln | 2,016 | $71,875 | $167,500 | $1,403 |
| Bogalusa | 10,468 | $30,749 | $97,600 | $767 |
| Poplarville | 2,847 | $53,603 | $168,100 | $732 |
| Diamondhead | 9,338 | $87,407 | $259,600 | $1,571 |
| Slidell | 28,561 | $70,497 | $217,700 | $1,375 |
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What is the median household income in Hide-A-Way Lake, MS?
The median household income in Hide-A-Way Lake is $69,621, 23% 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 Hide-A-Way Lake?
The median home value in Hide-A-Way Lake is $195,300, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
Is Hide-A-Way Lake, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Hide-A-Way Lake?
The median age in Hide-A-Way Lake is 43.4 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Hide-A-Way Lake?
The average commute to work in Hide-A-Way Lake is 34 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hide-A-Way Lake?
The unemployment rate in Hide-A-Way Lake is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hide-A-Way Lake?
26.6% of adults in Hide-A-Way Lake 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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