Living in Nettleton, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nettleton · Census data 2020–2024
Nettleton has 1,853 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $41,842 (26% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $119,900, the median rent is $933/month.
Nettleton at a glance
- Population
- 1,853
- Median age
- 42.9State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $41,842State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $119,900State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $933/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Nettleton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Nettleton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nettleton the median home value is $119,900, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,161 a month in housing costs.
Nettleton median household income
The median household income in Nettleton is $41,842 and the income per person is $27,853. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Nettleton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 882
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.32
Nettleton demographics
- Population
- 1,853
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 780
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nettleton ›
Education in Nettleton
6.4% of adults 25 and older in Nettleton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nettleton
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Nettleton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nettleton | 1,853 | $41,842 | $119,900 | $933 |
| Shannon | 1,383 | $42,297 | $130,900 | $822 |
| Okolona | 2,430 | $26,042 | $92,200 | $582 |
| Plantersville | 929 | $25,662 | $125,000 | $832 |
| Verona | 2,748 | $46,148 | $118,300 | $1,011 |
| Amory | 6,500 | $52,901 | $162,000 | $834 |
| Mooreville | 2,154 | $118,333 | $177,900 | $1,079 |
| Smithville | 559 | $43,603 | $112,000 | $752 |
| Hatley | 586 | $63,523 | $196,700 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Nettleton, MS?
The median household income in Nettleton is $41,842, 26% 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 Nettleton?
The median home value in Nettleton is $119,900, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Nettleton?
The median gross rent in Nettleton is $933 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Nettleton, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
What is the median age in Nettleton?
The median age in Nettleton is 42.9 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Nettleton?
The average commute to work in Nettleton is 27 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nettleton?
The unemployment rate in Nettleton is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nettleton?
6.4% of adults in Nettleton 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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