Living in Terry, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Terry · Census data 2020–2024
Terry has 1,620 residents with a median age of 29.3. The median household income is $47,734 (15% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $162,100, the median rent is $1,313/month.
Terry at a glance
- Population
- 1,620
- Median age
- 29.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $47,734State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $162,100State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,313/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 86.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Terry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Terry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Terry the median home value is $162,100, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,313 per month, which is 19% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,794 a month in housing costs.
Terry median household income
The median household income in Terry is $47,734 and the income per person is $19,918. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Terry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 594
- Owner-occupied
- 86.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.9%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.93
Terry demographics
- Population
- 1,620
- Median age
- 29.3
- Under 18
- 38.5%
- 65 and older
- 8.8%
- Households
- 552
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Terry ›
Education in Terry
36.9% of adults 25 and older in Terry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 25.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Terry
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 93.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.6%
Terry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry | 1,620 | $47,734 | $162,100 | $1,313 |
| Byram | 12,799 | $70,445 | $206,600 | $1,343 |
| Crystal Springs | 4,752 | $49,291 | $113,000 | $782 |
| Florence | 4,696 | $86,308 | $230,800 | $923 |
| Richland | 7,346 | $66,558 | $125,800 | $1,185 |
| Raymond | 1,663 | $40,060 | $191,100 | $710 |
| Jackson | 146,631 | $42,071 | $111,700 | $1,055 |
| Pearl | 27,737 | $61,695 | $182,500 | $1,175 |
| Clinton | 27,195 | $74,745 | $225,800 | $1,118 |
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What is the median household income in Terry, MS?
The median household income in Terry is $47,734, 15% 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 Terry?
The median home value in Terry is $162,100, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Terry?
The median gross rent in Terry is $1,313 per month, about 19% of household income.
Is Terry, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 13.7%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Terry?
The median age in Terry is 29.3 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Terry?
The average commute to work in Terry is 32 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Terry?
The unemployment rate in Terry is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Terry?
36.9% of adults in Terry 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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