Living in Picayune, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Picayune · Census data 2020–2024
Picayune has 11,900 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $41,213 (27% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $157,100, the median rent is $931/month.
Picayune at a glance
- Population
- 11,900
- Median age
- 41.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $41,213State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $157,100State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $931/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 58.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Picayune a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Picayune
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Picayune the median home value is $157,100, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $931 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,148 a month in housing costs.
Picayune median household income
The median household income in Picayune is $41,213 and the income per person is $25,878. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Picayune: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,574
- Owner-occupied
- 58.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.2%
- Vacant
- 18.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.57
Picayune demographics
- Population
- 11,900
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 4,544
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Picayune ›
Education in Picayune
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Picayune have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Picayune
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Picayune vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picayune | 11,900 | $41,213 | $157,100 | $931 |
| Nicholson | 3,146 | $50,114 | $97,400 | $872 |
| Hide-A-Way Lake | 2,569 | $69,621 | $195,300 | — |
| Pearl River | 2,614 | $56,719 | $235,200 | $1,167 |
| Kiln | 2,016 | $71,875 | $167,500 | $1,403 |
| Slidell | 28,561 | $70,497 | $217,700 | $1,375 |
| Pearlington | 1,278 | $44,507 | $98,100 | — |
| Bogalusa | 10,468 | $30,749 | $97,600 | $767 |
| Abita Springs | 2,699 | $77,257 | $269,300 | $1,040 |
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What is the median household income in Picayune, MS?
The median household income in Picayune is $41,213, 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 Picayune?
The median home value in Picayune is $157,100, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Picayune?
The median gross rent in Picayune is $931 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Picayune, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
What is the median age in Picayune?
The median age in Picayune is 41.8 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Picayune?
The average commute to work in Picayune is 32 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Picayune?
The unemployment rate in Picayune is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Picayune?
16.2% of adults in Picayune 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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