Living in McLain, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McLain · Census data 2020–2024
McLain has 416 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $29,268 (48% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $64,300, the median rent is $777/month.
McLain is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McLain at a glance
- Population
- 416
- Median age
- 37.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $29,268State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $64,300State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $777/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 60.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.9%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is McLain a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in McLain
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McLain the median home value is $64,300, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $777 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
McLain median household income
The median household income in McLain is $29,268 and the income per person is $17,492. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in McLain: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 196
- Owner-occupied
- 60.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.4%
- Vacant
- 27.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.93
McLain demographics
- Population
- 416
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 41.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 142
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McLain ›
Education in McLain
7.9% of adults 25 and older in McLain have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McLain
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
McLain vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLain | 416 | $29,268 | $64,300 | $777 |
| Beaumont | 822 | $80,224 | $259,100 | $359 |
| New Augusta | 590 | $26,620 | $84,700 | — |
| Leakesville | 4,959 | $68,428 | $114,300 | $767 |
| Lucedale | 2,995 | $40,668 | $156,300 | $788 |
| Richton | 1,220 | $35,057 | $149,300 | — |
| Bond | 636 | $49,385 | — | — |
| Wiggins | 4,293 | $49,870 | $112,700 | $883 |
| Agricola | 388 | $57,361 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in McLain, MS?
The median household income in McLain is $29,268, 48% 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 McLain?
The median home value in McLain is $64,300, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in McLain?
The median gross rent in McLain is $777 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is McLain, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in McLain?
The median age in McLain is 37.5 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in McLain?
The average commute to work in McLain is 36 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McLain?
The unemployment rate in McLain is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McLain?
7.9% of adults in McLain 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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