Living in Pearl, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pearl · Census data 2020–2024
Pearl has 27,737 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $61,695 (9% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $182,500, the median rent is $1,175/month.
Pearl at a glance
- Population
- 27,737
- Median age
- 36.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $61,695State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $182,500State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,175/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 61.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Pearl a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Pearl
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pearl the median home value is $182,500, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,175 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,312 a month in housing costs.
Pearl median household income
The median household income in Pearl is $61,695 and the income per person is $35,473. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Pearl: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,059
- Owner-occupied
- 61.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.4%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.46
Pearl demographics
- Population
- 27,737
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 11,249
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pearl ›
Education in Pearl
28.1% of adults 25 and older in Pearl have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pearl
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Pearl vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl | 27,737 | $61,695 | $182,500 | $1,175 |
| Flowood | 10,587 | $83,880 | $342,200 | $1,430 |
| Richland | 7,346 | $66,558 | $125,800 | $1,185 |
| Brandon | 25,542 | $92,783 | $278,900 | $1,382 |
| Jackson | 146,631 | $42,071 | $111,700 | $1,055 |
| Florence | 4,696 | $86,308 | $230,800 | $923 |
| Robinhood | 1,298 | $69,875 | $93,100 | $925 |
| Ridgeland | 24,587 | $66,038 | $275,200 | $1,336 |
| Byram | 12,799 | $70,445 | $206,600 | $1,343 |
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What is the median household income in Pearl, MS?
The median household income in Pearl is $61,695, 9% 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 Pearl?
The median home value in Pearl is $182,500, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Pearl?
The median gross rent in Pearl is $1,175 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Pearl, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 12.2%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Pearl?
The median age in Pearl is 36.4 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Pearl?
The average commute to work in Pearl is 24 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pearl?
The unemployment rate in Pearl is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pearl?
28.1% of adults in Pearl 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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