Living in Myrtle, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Myrtle · Census data 2020–2024
Myrtle has 771 residents with a median age of 33.2. The median household income is $65,833 (17% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $158,600, the median rent is $939/month.
Myrtle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Myrtle at a glance
- Population
- 771
- Median age
- 33.2State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $65,833State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $158,600State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $939/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 47.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Myrtle a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Mississippi median; home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Myrtle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Myrtle the median home value is $158,600, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $939 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,332 a month in housing costs.
Myrtle median household income
The median household income in Myrtle is $65,833 and the income per person is $24,011. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Myrtle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 249
- Owner-occupied
- 47.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.4%
- Vacant
- 16.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 3.71
Myrtle demographics
- Population
- 771
- Median age
- 33.2
- Under 18
- 32.8%
- 65 and older
- 9.7%
- Households
- 208
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Myrtle ›
Education in Myrtle
12.2% of adults 25 and older in Myrtle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Myrtle
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 96.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 75%
Myrtle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle | 771 | $65,833 | $158,600 | $939 |
| Hickory Flat | 544 | $34,722 | $109,600 | $733 |
| New Albany | 7,663 | $51,332 | $161,400 | $973 |
| Blue Mountain | 1,232 | $49,667 | $79,700 | $718 |
| Potts Camp | 387 | $41,875 | $109,400 | $769 |
| Ecru | 1,550 | $65,000 | $196,700 | $797 |
| Ripley | 5,377 | $55,444 | $117,200 | $735 |
| Dumas | 303 | $56,500 | $116,200 | $688 |
| Blue Springs | 268 | $44,286 | $158,300 | $733 |
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What is the median household income in Myrtle, MS?
The median household income in Myrtle is $65,833, 17% 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 Myrtle?
The median home value in Myrtle is $158,600, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Myrtle?
The median gross rent in Myrtle is $939 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Myrtle, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Mississippi median; home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
What is the median age in Myrtle?
The median age in Myrtle is 33.2 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Myrtle?
The average commute to work in Myrtle is 19 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Myrtle?
The unemployment rate in Myrtle is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Myrtle?
12.2% of adults in Myrtle 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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