Living in Kiln, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kiln · Census data 2020–2024
Kiln has 2,016 residents with a median age of 56.1. The median household income is $71,875 (27% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $167,500, the median rent is $1,403/month.
Kiln at a glance
- Population
- 2,016
- Median age
- 56.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $71,875State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $167,500State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,403/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Kiln a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Mississippi median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Kiln
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kiln the median home value is $167,500, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,403 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,686 a month in housing costs.
Kiln median household income
The median household income in Kiln is $71,875 and the income per person is $31,433. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Kiln: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,031
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 23.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.53
Kiln demographics
- Population
- 2,016
- Median age
- 56.1
- Under 18
- 13.6%
- 65 and older
- 32.8%
- Households
- 791
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 17.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kiln ›
Education in Kiln
8.1% of adults 25 and older in Kiln have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kiln
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 22.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Kiln vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiln | 2,016 | $71,875 | $167,500 | $1,403 |
| Diamondhead | 9,338 | $87,407 | $259,600 | $1,571 |
| Bay St. Louis | 10,188 | $67,442 | $260,200 | $1,179 |
| Waveland | 7,062 | $68,693 | $218,900 | $927 |
| DeLisle | 1,906 | $71,917 | $218,400 | — |
| Henderson Point | 237 | $66,036 | $304,800 | — |
| Pass Christian | 6,097 | $78,212 | $270,900 | $1,198 |
| Pearlington | 1,278 | $44,507 | $98,100 | — |
| Picayune | 11,900 | $41,213 | $157,100 | $931 |
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What is the median household income in Kiln, MS?
The median household income in Kiln is $71,875, 27% 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 Kiln?
The median home value in Kiln is $167,500, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Kiln?
The median gross rent in Kiln is $1,403 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Kiln, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Mississippi median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 18.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Kiln?
The median age in Kiln is 56.1 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Kiln?
The average commute to work in Kiln is 31 minutes; 22.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kiln?
The unemployment rate in Kiln is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kiln?
8.1% of adults in Kiln 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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