Living in Osyka, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Osyka · Census data 2020–2024
Osyka has 411 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $41,042 (27% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $85,600, the median rent is $638/month.
Osyka is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Osyka at a glance
- Population
- 411
- Median age
- 35.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $41,042State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $85,600State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $638/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 50.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Osyka a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Osyka
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Osyka the median home value is $85,600, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $638 per month, which is 17.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $757 a month in housing costs.
Osyka median household income
The median household income in Osyka is $41,042 and the income per person is $17,656. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Osyka: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 214
- Owner-occupied
- 50.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.7%
- Vacant
- 30.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.76
30.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Osyka has many vacation and second homes.
Osyka demographics
- Population
- 411
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 13.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.2%
- Households
- 149
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Osyka ›
Education in Osyka
8.4% of adults 25 and older in Osyka have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Osyka
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 63.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.5%
Osyka vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osyka | 411 | $41,042 | $85,600 | $638 |
| Kentwood | 2,087 | $31,364 | $95,500 | $1,022 |
| Tangipahoa | 522 | $20,144 | — | $917 |
| Magnolia | 3,059 | $55,057 | $72,500 | $939 |
| McComb | 12,049 | $40,707 | $98,700 | $873 |
| Roseland | 1,070 | $45,856 | $112,500 | $868 |
| Greensburg | 994 | $45,344 | $188,800 | $219 |
| Summit | 2,451 | $29,375 | $113,600 | $929 |
| Amite City | 4,048 | $44,636 | $112,800 | $927 |
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What is the median household income in Osyka, MS?
The median household income in Osyka is $41,042, 27% 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 Osyka?
The median home value in Osyka is $85,600, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Osyka?
The median gross rent in Osyka is $638 per month, about 17.9% of household income.
Is Osyka, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
What is the median age in Osyka?
The median age in Osyka is 35.4 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Osyka?
The average commute to work in Osyka is 24 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Osyka?
The unemployment rate in Osyka is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Osyka?
8.4% of adults in Osyka 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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