Living in Ovett, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ovett · Census data 2020–2024
Ovett has 333 residents with a median age of 50.4. The median household income is $121,336 (115% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $194,000.
Ovett is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ovett at a glance
- Population
- 333
- Median age
- 50.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $121,336State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $194,000State: $169,800
- Homeowners
- 91.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.7%
Is Ovett a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 115% higher than the Mississippi median.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; unemployment of 22.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Ovett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ovett the median home value is $194,000, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Ovett median household income
The median household income in Ovett is $121,336 and the income per person is $43,786. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Ovett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 115
- Owner-occupied
- 91.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.90
Ovett demographics
- Population
- 333
- Median age
- 50.4
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 115
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ovett ›
Education in Ovett
20.7% of adults 25 and older in Ovett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 20.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ovett
- Unemployment rate
- 22.8%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
- 100%
Ovett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ovett | 333 | $121,336 | $194,000 | — |
| Richton | 1,220 | $35,057 | $149,300 | — |
| Ellisville | 4,521 | $32,100 | $99,500 | $872 |
| Laurel | 17,679 | $47,661 | $125,800 | $909 |
| Petal | 11,294 | $74,750 | $174,900 | $1,047 |
| Glendale | 1,257 | $56,818 | $158,400 | $835 |
| New Augusta | 590 | $26,620 | $84,700 | — |
| Sandersville | 413 | $52,667 | $95,000 | $718 |
| Clara | 540 | $30,645 | $96,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ovett, MS?
The median household income in Ovett is $121,336, 115% 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 Ovett?
The median home value in Ovett is $194,000, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
Is Ovett, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 115% higher than the Mississippi median. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; unemployment of 22.8%.
What is the median age in Ovett?
The median age in Ovett is 50.4 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Ovett?
The unemployment rate in Ovett is 22.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ovett?
20.7% of adults in Ovett 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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