Living in Latimer, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Latimer · Census data 2020–2024
Latimer has 6,756 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $70,237 (24% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $189,400, the median rent is $1,122/month.
Latimer at a glance
- Population
- 6,756
- Median age
- 38.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $70,237State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $189,400State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,122/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Latimer a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Latimer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Latimer the median home value is $189,400, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,122 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,365 a month in housing costs.
Latimer median household income
The median household income in Latimer is $70,237 and the income per person is $32,440. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Latimer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,573
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.2%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.87
Latimer demographics
- Population
- 6,756
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 2,352
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 19%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Latimer ›
Education in Latimer
17% of adults 25 and older in Latimer have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Latimer
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 89.3%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Latimer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latimer | 6,756 | $70,237 | $189,400 | $1,122 |
| St. Martin | 8,139 | $55,000 | $172,400 | $1,231 |
| D'Iberville | 13,203 | $66,016 | $210,100 | $1,249 |
| Gulf Hills | 8,451 | $72,839 | $203,700 | $1,401 |
| Biloxi | 48,861 | $57,204 | $225,100 | $1,089 |
| Ocean Springs | 18,646 | $79,712 | $259,400 | $1,358 |
| Gulf Park Estates | 6,264 | $65,556 | $212,500 | $1,320 |
| Vancleave | 5,078 | $70,313 | $247,400 | — |
| Gautier | 19,046 | $61,926 | $166,400 | $1,040 |
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What is the median household income in Latimer, MS?
The median household income in Latimer is $70,237, 24% 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 Latimer?
The median home value in Latimer is $189,400, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Latimer?
The median gross rent in Latimer is $1,122 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Latimer, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.4%.
What is the median age in Latimer?
The median age in Latimer is 38.7 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Latimer?
The average commute to work in Latimer is 25 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Latimer?
The unemployment rate in Latimer is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Latimer?
17% of adults in Latimer 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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