Living in Weir, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Weir · Census data 2020–2024
Weir has 704 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $35,938 (36% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $67,600, the median rent is $594/month.
Weir is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Weir at a glance
- Population
- 704
- Median age
- 39.2State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $35,938State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $67,600State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $594/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.4%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Weir a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 16.3%; a poverty rate of 28.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Weir
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Weir the median home value is $67,600, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $594 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $982 a month in housing costs.
Weir median household income
The median household income in Weir is $35,938 and the income per person is $20,481. 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Weir: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 388
- Owner-occupied
- 79.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.2%
- Vacant
- 14.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.13
Weir demographics
- Population
- 704
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 331
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Weir ›
Education in Weir
17.4% of adults 25 and older in Weir have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Weir
- Unemployment rate
- 16.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Weir vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weir | 704 | $35,938 | $67,600 | $594 |
| French Camp | 272 | $97,679 | $375,000 | $867 |
| Ackerman | 1,792 | $48,083 | $147,300 | $555 |
| Ethel | 206 | $48,906 | $72,500 | — |
| Stewart | 268 | $2,499 | — | — |
| Sturgis | 128 | $54,375 | $126,400 | $950 |
| Louisville | 5,983 | $36,985 | $136,600 | $617 |
| Eupora | 2,250 | $53,793 | $103,100 | $528 |
| Kilmichael | 467 | $42,432 | $92,300 | $875 |
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What is the median household income in Weir, MS?
The median household income in Weir is $35,938, 36% 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 Weir?
The median home value in Weir is $67,600, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Weir?
The median gross rent in Weir is $594 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is Weir, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 16.3%; a poverty rate of 28.3%.
What is the median age in Weir?
The median age in Weir is 39.2 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Weir?
The average commute to work in Weir is 34 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Weir?
The unemployment rate in Weir is 16.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Weir?
17.4% of adults in Weir 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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