Living in St. Martin, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Martin · Census data 2020–2024
St. Martin has 8,139 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $55,000 (about the same as the Mississippi median), the median home value is $172,400, the median rent is $1,231/month.
St. Martin at a glance
- Population
- 8,139
- Median age
- 37.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $55,000State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $172,400State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,231/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 53.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is St. Martin a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Mississippi median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in St. Martin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Martin the median home value is $172,400, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,231 per month, which is 34.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,383 a month in housing costs.
St. Martin median household income
The median household income in St. Martin is $55,000 and the income per person is $26,489. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in St. Martin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,296
- Owner-occupied
- 53.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.1%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.68
St. Martin demographics
- Population
- 8,139
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.9%
- Households
- 3,020
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Martin ›
Education in St. Martin
17.3% of adults 25 and older in St. Martin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Martin
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 84.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
St. Martin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martin | 8,139 | $55,000 | $172,400 | $1,231 |
| D'Iberville | 13,203 | $66,016 | $210,100 | $1,249 |
| Gulf Hills | 8,451 | $72,839 | $203,700 | $1,401 |
| Latimer | 6,756 | $70,237 | $189,400 | $1,122 |
| Biloxi | 48,861 | $57,204 | $225,100 | $1,089 |
| Ocean Springs | 18,646 | $79,712 | $259,400 | $1,358 |
| Gulf Park Estates | 6,264 | $65,556 | $212,500 | $1,320 |
| Gautier | 19,046 | $61,926 | $166,400 | $1,040 |
| Gulfport | 73,003 | $49,919 | $174,600 | $1,086 |
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What is the median household income in St. Martin, MS?
The median household income in St. Martin is $55,000, about the same as 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 St. Martin?
The median home value in St. Martin is $172,400, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in St. Martin?
The median gross rent in St. Martin is $1,231 per month, about 34.9% of household income.
Is St. Martin, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Mississippi median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in St. Martin?
The median age in St. Martin is 37.3 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in St. Martin?
The average commute to work in St. Martin is 22 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Martin?
The unemployment rate in St. Martin is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Martin?
17.3% of adults in St. Martin 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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