Living in Tremont, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tremont · Census data 2020–2024
Tremont has 349 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $35,662 (37% lower than the Mississippi median), the median rent is $920/month.
Tremont is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tremont at a glance
- Population
- 349
- Median age
- 32.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $35,662State: $56,447
- Median rent
- $920/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 57.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Tremont a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 34.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Tremont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tremont the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $920 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,042 a month in housing costs.
Tremont median household income
The median household income in Tremont is $35,662 and the income per person is $20,726. 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Tremont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 180
- Owner-occupied
- 57.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.1%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.19
Tremont demographics
- Population
- 349
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 8.9%
- Households
- 159
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tremont ›
Education in Tremont
15.1% of adults 25 and older in Tremont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tremont
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 87.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Tremont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremont | 349 | $35,662 | — | $920 |
| Fulton | 4,576 | $52,727 | $158,600 | $679 |
| Smithville | 559 | $43,603 | $112,000 | $752 |
| Vina | 358 | $44,167 | $57,000 | $679 |
| Red Bay | 3,201 | $37,473 | $108,200 | $542 |
| Mantachie | 1,950 | $65,568 | $156,700 | $873 |
| Hamilton | 6,922 | $54,871 | $106,300 | $599 |
| Golden | 196 | $47,050 | $112,500 | $770 |
| Mooreville | 2,154 | $118,333 | $177,900 | $1,079 |
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What is the median household income in Tremont, MS?
The median household income in Tremont is $35,662, 37% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Tremont?
The median gross rent in Tremont is $920 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Tremont, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 34.1%.
What is the median age in Tremont?
The median age in Tremont is 32.8 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Tremont?
The average commute to work in Tremont is 31 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tremont?
The unemployment rate in Tremont is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tremont?
15.1% of adults in Tremont 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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