Living in Sunflower, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sunflower · Census data 2020–2024
Sunflower has 976 residents with a median age of 33. The median household income is $19,951 (65% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $77,600, the median rent is $434/month.
Sunflower is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sunflower at a glance
- Population
- 976
- Median age
- 33State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $19,951State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $77,600State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $434/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 43.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Sunflower a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income 65% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 42.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Sunflower
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sunflower the median home value is $77,600, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $434 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $869 a month in housing costs.
Sunflower median household income
The median household income in Sunflower is $19,951 and the income per person is $18,113. 42.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Sunflower: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 430
- Owner-occupied
- 43.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.8%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.57
Sunflower demographics
- Population
- 976
- Median age
- 33
- Under 18
- 29.8%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 380
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 0.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sunflower ›
Education in Sunflower
14.5% of adults 25 and older in Sunflower have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sunflower
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 63.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 55.8%
Sunflower vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower | 976 | $19,951 | $77,600 | $434 |
| Moorhead | 1,439 | $34,625 | $82,000 | $636 |
| Doddsville | 260 | $24,273 | $131,400 | — |
| Indianola | 9,062 | $41,708 | $108,800 | $720 |
| Mississippi Valley State University | 741 | $75,425 | — | $837 |
| Itta Bena | 1,967 | $36,033 | $87,400 | $695 |
| Ruleville | 2,632 | $33,480 | $85,000 | $694 |
| Schlater | 187 | $67,847 | — | — |
| Inverness | 740 | $58,250 | $142,700 | $580 |
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Sunflower ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Sunflower: FAQ
What is the median household income in Sunflower, MS?
The median household income in Sunflower is $19,951, 65% 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 Sunflower?
The median home value in Sunflower is $77,600, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Sunflower?
The median gross rent in Sunflower is $434 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Sunflower, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 65% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 42.1%.
What is the median age in Sunflower?
The median age in Sunflower is 33 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Sunflower?
The average commute to work in Sunflower is 22 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sunflower?
The unemployment rate in Sunflower is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sunflower?
14.5% of adults in Sunflower 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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