Living in Webb, Mississippi

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Webb · Census data 2020–2024

Webb has 400 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $26,786 (53% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $87,100, the median rent is $646/month.

Webb is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Webb at a glance

Population
400
Median age
41.3State: 38.6
Median household income
$26,786State: $56,447
Median home value
$87,100State: $169,800
Median rent
$646/moState: $954
Homeowners
59.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
Average commute
21 min

Is Webb a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Webb

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Webb the median home value is $87,100, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $646 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,075 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Webb$87,100
Mississippi$169,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Webb$646
Mississippi$954
United States$1,413

Webb median household income

The median household income in Webb is $26,786 and the income per person is $20,036. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).

Median household income

Webb$26,786
Mississippi$56,447
United States$80,734

Housing in Webb: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
264
Owner-occupied
59.2%
Renter-occupied
40.8%
Vacant
25.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1976
Average household size
2.04

Webb demographics

Population
400
Median age
41.3
Under 18
27.8%
65 and older
17.5%
Households
196
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
3.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White5.8%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black94.3%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Webb ›

Education in Webb

13.4% of adults 25 and older in Webb have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Webb13.4%
Mississippi25.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Webb

Unemployment rate
6%State: 5.8%
Average commute
21 minState: 26 min
Work from home
3.3%
Drive alone
90.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
74.5%

Webb vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Webb400$26,786$87,100$646
Sumner326$55,357$162,500$537
Tutwiler2,073$34,073$58,900$893
Glendora106$20,729$56,000$773
Drew2,132$23,973$66,300$704
Charleston1,979$36,892$88,800$683
Lambert792$21,574$62,300$725
Ruleville2,632$33,480$85,000$694
Crowder606$27,273$49,600$453

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Living in Webb: FAQ

What is the median household income in Webb, MS?

The median household income in Webb is $26,786, 53% 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 Webb?

The median home value in Webb is $87,100, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.

How much is rent in Webb?

The median gross rent in Webb is $646 per month, about 26.9% of household income.

Is Webb, MS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.

What is the median age in Webb?

The median age in Webb is 41.3 years (Mississippi: 38.6).

How long is the commute in Webb?

The average commute to work in Webb is 21 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Webb?

The unemployment rate in Webb is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Webb?

13.4% of adults in Webb 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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