Living in Pearl River, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pearl River · Census data 2020–2024
Pearl River has 4,047 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $50,922 (10% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $61,200, the median rent is $571/month.
Pearl River at a glance
- Population
- 4,047
- Median age
- 32.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $50,922State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $61,200State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $571/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Pearl River a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Pearl River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pearl River the median home value is $61,200, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $571 per month, which is 38.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $888 a month in housing costs.
Pearl River median household income
The median household income in Pearl River is $50,922 and the income per person is $18,115. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Pearl River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,433
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.95
Pearl River demographics
- Population
- 4,047
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 1,321
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pearl River ›
Education in Pearl River
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Pearl River have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pearl River
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.7%
Pearl River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River | 4,047 | $50,922 | $61,200 | $571 |
| Philadelphia | 6,996 | $50,788 | $97,300 | $791 |
| Sebastopol | 212 | $52,500 | $112,500 | $821 |
| Noxapater | 471 | $46,023 | $71,300 | $836 |
| Union | 2,090 | $44,643 | $138,400 | $715 |
| Carthage | 4,866 | $42,254 | $154,800 | $705 |
| Redwater | 637 | $63,398 | $132,300 | — |
| Walnut Grove | 737 | $42,634 | $85,900 | $535 |
| Lena | 169 | $96,786 | $109,100 | — |
More for people moving to Pearl River
Pearl River ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Pearl River: FAQ
What is the median household income in Pearl River, MS?
The median household income in Pearl River is $50,922, 10% 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 Pearl River?
The median home value in Pearl River is $61,200, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Pearl River?
The median gross rent in Pearl River is $571 per month, about 38.1% of household income.
Is Pearl River, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
What is the median age in Pearl River?
The median age in Pearl River is 32.7 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Pearl River?
The average commute to work in Pearl River is 17 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pearl River?
The unemployment rate in Pearl River is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pearl River?
12.4% of adults in Pearl River 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.
Last updated: