Living in University, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of University · Census data 2020–2024
University has 5,315 residents with a median age of 19.1. .
University at a glance
- Population
- 5,315
- Median age
- 19.1State: 38.6
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 80%
- Average commute
- 9 min
Is University a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 9 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Housing in University: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 0
- Owner-occupied
- —
- Renter-occupied
- —
- Vacant
- —Includes seasonal homes
University demographics
- Population
- 5,315
- Median age
- 19.1
- Under 18
- 0.7%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 0
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 0.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of University ›
Education in University
80% of adults 25 and older in University have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 30% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in University
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 9 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 58.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 28.1%
- Homes with broadband
- —
University vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University | 5,315 | — | — | — |
| Oxford | 26,411 | $64,451 | $385,700 | $1,071 |
| Taylor | 245 | $80,208 | $283,900 | $1,021 |
| Abbeville | 311 | $61,250 | $161,500 | $1,056 |
| Water Valley | 3,376 | $42,684 | $135,500 | $606 |
| Toccopola | 280 | $39,083 | $97,600 | $975 |
| Thaxton | 688 | $77,500 | $231,500 | $820 |
| Sardis | 2,445 | $32,205 | $82,600 | $703 |
| Batesville | 7,387 | $51,727 | $222,400 | $895 |
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Is University, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 9 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%.
What is the median age in University?
The median age in University is 19.1 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in University?
The average commute to work in University is 9 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in University?
The unemployment rate in University is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is University?
80% of adults in University 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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