Living in Soso, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Soso · Census data 2020–2024
Soso has 431 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $51,250 (9% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $148,800, the median rent is $882/month.
Soso is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Soso at a glance
- Population
- 431
- Median age
- 34.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $51,250State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $148,800State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $882/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 77.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Soso a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Soso
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Soso the median home value is $148,800, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $882 per month, which is 37.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,444 a month in housing costs.
Soso median household income
The median household income in Soso is $51,250 and the income per person is $32,621. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Soso: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 187
- Owner-occupied
- 77.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.7%
- Vacant
- 19.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.87
Soso demographics
- Population
- 431
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 28.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 150
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Soso ›
Education in Soso
29.1% of adults 25 and older in Soso have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Soso
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 76%
Soso vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soso | 431 | $51,250 | $148,800 | $882 |
| Laurel | 17,679 | $47,661 | $125,800 | $909 |
| Taylorsville | 1,650 | $37,885 | $143,500 | $655 |
| Sharon | 1,910 | $102,188 | — | — |
| Ellisville | 4,521 | $32,100 | $99,500 | $872 |
| Sandersville | 413 | $52,667 | $95,000 | $718 |
| Bay Springs | 1,855 | $50,306 | $152,700 | $300 |
| Mize | 248 | $67,500 | $148,100 | — |
| Collins | 2,455 | $37,944 | $84,200 | $751 |
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What is the median household income in Soso, MS?
The median household income in Soso is $51,250, 9% 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 Soso?
The median home value in Soso is $148,800, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Soso?
The median gross rent in Soso is $882 per month, about 37.3% of household income.
Is Soso, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Soso?
The median age in Soso is 34.6 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Soso?
The average commute to work in Soso is 23 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Soso?
The unemployment rate in Soso is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Soso?
29.1% of adults in Soso 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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