Living in McComb, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McComb · Census data 2020–2024
McComb has 12,049 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $40,707 (28% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $98,700, the median rent is $873/month.
McComb at a glance
- Population
- 12,049
- Median age
- 36.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $40,707State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $98,700State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $873/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 47.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is McComb a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 27.1%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in McComb
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McComb the median home value is $98,700, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $873 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,173 a month in housing costs.
McComb median household income
The median household income in McComb is $40,707 and the income per person is $20,996. 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in McComb: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,477
- Owner-occupied
- 47.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.1%
- Vacant
- 21.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.28
McComb demographics
- Population
- 12,049
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 5,091
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McComb ›
Education in McComb
14.6% of adults 25 and older in McComb have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McComb
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.8%
McComb vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McComb | 12,049 | $40,707 | $98,700 | $873 |
| Summit | 2,451 | $29,375 | $113,600 | $929 |
| Magnolia | 3,059 | $55,057 | $72,500 | $939 |
| Osyka | 411 | $41,042 | $85,600 | $638 |
| Liberty | 864 | $43,529 | $103,500 | $479 |
| Tylertown | 2,024 | $33,333 | $116,600 | $458 |
| Kentwood | 2,087 | $31,364 | $95,500 | $1,022 |
| Brookhaven | 11,650 | $36,685 | $121,900 | $740 |
| Tangipahoa | 522 | $20,144 | — | $917 |
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What is the median household income in McComb, MS?
The median household income in McComb is $40,707, 28% 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 McComb?
The median home value in McComb is $98,700, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in McComb?
The median gross rent in McComb is $873 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is McComb, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 27.1%.
What is the median age in McComb?
The median age in McComb is 36.3 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in McComb?
The average commute to work in McComb is 21 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McComb?
The unemployment rate in McComb is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McComb?
14.6% of adults in McComb 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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