Living in Verona, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Verona · Census data 2020–2024
Verona has 2,748 residents with a median age of 32. The median household income is $46,148 (18% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $118,300, the median rent is $1,011/month.
Verona at a glance
- Population
- 2,748
- Median age
- 32State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $46,148State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $118,300State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,011/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.2%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Verona a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 21.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Verona
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Verona the median home value is $118,300, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,011 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $829 a month in housing costs.
Verona median household income
The median household income in Verona is $46,148 and the income per person is $21,909. 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Verona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,316
- Owner-occupied
- 27.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 72.7%
- Vacant
- 18%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.54
Verona demographics
- Population
- 2,748
- Median age
- 32
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 1,079
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Verona ›
Education in Verona
9.2% of adults 25 and older in Verona have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Verona
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 89.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.8%
Verona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verona | 2,748 | $46,148 | $118,300 | $1,011 |
| Plantersville | 929 | $25,662 | $125,000 | $832 |
| Shannon | 1,383 | $42,297 | $130,900 | $822 |
| Tupelo | 37,791 | $66,257 | $212,800 | $976 |
| Nettleton | 1,853 | $41,842 | $119,900 | $933 |
| Mooreville | 2,154 | $118,333 | $177,900 | $1,079 |
| Okolona | 2,430 | $26,042 | $92,200 | $582 |
| Saltillo | 4,952 | $80,640 | $204,900 | $999 |
| Sherman | 545 | $52,404 | $158,900 | $982 |
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What is the median household income in Verona, MS?
The median household income in Verona is $46,148, 18% 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 Verona?
The median home value in Verona is $118,300, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Verona?
The median gross rent in Verona is $1,011 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Verona, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 21.9%.
What is the median age in Verona?
The median age in Verona is 32 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Verona?
The average commute to work in Verona is 16 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Verona?
The unemployment rate in Verona is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Verona?
9.2% of adults in Verona 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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