Living in Waveland, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waveland · Census data 2020–2024
Waveland has 7,062 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $68,693 (22% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $218,900, the median rent is $927/month.
Waveland at a glance
- Population
- 7,062
- Median age
- 40.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $68,693State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $218,900State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $927/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 60.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Waveland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Waveland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waveland the median home value is $218,900, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $927 per month, which is 33.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,401 a month in housing costs.
Waveland median household income
The median household income in Waveland is $68,693 and the income per person is $35,343. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Waveland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,818
- Owner-occupied
- 60.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.1%
- Vacant
- 15.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.19
Waveland demographics
- Population
- 7,062
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 3,223
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waveland ›
Education in Waveland
23.7% of adults 25 and older in Waveland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waveland
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 83.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Waveland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waveland | 7,062 | $68,693 | $218,900 | $927 |
| Bay St. Louis | 10,188 | $67,442 | $260,200 | $1,179 |
| Henderson Point | 237 | $66,036 | $304,800 | — |
| Diamondhead | 9,338 | $87,407 | $259,600 | $1,571 |
| Kiln | 2,016 | $71,875 | $167,500 | $1,403 |
| DeLisle | 1,906 | $71,917 | $218,400 | — |
| Pass Christian | 6,097 | $78,212 | $270,900 | $1,198 |
| Pearlington | 1,278 | $44,507 | $98,100 | — |
| Long Beach | 17,009 | $70,332 | $215,200 | $1,215 |
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What is the median household income in Waveland, MS?
The median household income in Waveland is $68,693, 22% higher 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 Waveland?
The median home value in Waveland is $218,900, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Waveland?
The median gross rent in Waveland is $927 per month, about 33.2% of household income.
Is Waveland, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Waveland?
The median age in Waveland is 40.7 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Waveland?
The average commute to work in Waveland is 33 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waveland?
The unemployment rate in Waveland is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waveland?
23.7% of adults in Waveland 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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