Living in North Tunica, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Tunica · Census data 2020–2024
North Tunica has 429 residents with a median age of 49. The median home value is $166,400, the median rent is $830/month.
North Tunica is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Tunica at a glance
- Population
- 429
- Median age
- 49State: 38.6
- Median home value
- $166,400State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $830/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 41%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.3%
Is North Tunica a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median.
Cons: Unemployment of 93.8%; a poverty rate of 62.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in North Tunica
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Tunica the median home value is $166,400, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in North Tunica: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 268
- Owner-occupied
- 41%
- Renter-occupied
- 59%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 1.50
North Tunica demographics
- Population
- 429
- Median age
- 49
- Under 18
- 6.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 268
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Tunica ›
Education in North Tunica
3.3% of adults 25 and older in North Tunica have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Tunica
- Unemployment rate
- 93.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 58.6%
North Tunica vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Tunica | 429 | — | $166,400 | $830 |
| Tunica | 838 | $39,282 | $194,700 | $621 |
| Tunica Resorts | 2,281 | $45,661 | $223,600 | $1,122 |
| Strayhorn | 176 | $121,625 | $155,100 | — |
| Arkabutla | 202 | $94,318 | — | — |
| Horseshoe Lake | 414 | $65,179 | $101,600 | $706 |
| Eudora | 620 | $89,391 | $263,900 | — |
| Crenshaw | 628 | $36,673 | $76,600 | $842 |
| Hughes | 886 | $43,250 | $69,800 | $389 |
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What is the average home price in North Tunica?
The median home value in North Tunica is $166,400, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in North Tunica?
The median gross rent in North Tunica is $830 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is North Tunica, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median. Minuses: unemployment of 93.8%; a poverty rate of 62.3%.
What is the median age in North Tunica?
The median age in North Tunica is 49 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
What is the unemployment rate in North Tunica?
The unemployment rate in North Tunica is 93.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Tunica?
3.3% of adults in North Tunica 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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