Living in Wesson, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wesson · Census data 2020–2024
Wesson has 2,250 residents with a median age of 21.1. The median household income is $65,179 (15% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $168,500, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Wesson at a glance
- Population
- 2,250
- Median age
- 21.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $65,179State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $168,500State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 60.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Wesson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Mississippi median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 5.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Wesson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wesson the median home value is $168,500, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 23% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,563 a month in housing costs.
Wesson median household income
The median household income in Wesson is $65,179 and the income per person is $20,328. 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Wesson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 683
- Owner-occupied
- 60.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.7%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.74
Wesson demographics
- Population
- 2,250
- Median age
- 21.1
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 617
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wesson ›
Education in Wesson
14.7% of adults 25 and older in Wesson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wesson
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 81%
Wesson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesson | 2,250 | $65,179 | $168,500 | $1,125 |
| Beauregard | 419 | $53,333 | $87,000 | $1,121 |
| Brookhaven | 11,650 | $36,685 | $121,900 | $740 |
| Hazlehurst | 3,520 | $43,552 | $110,500 | $676 |
| Georgetown | 220 | $20,625 | $97,000 | $383 |
| Monticello | 1,351 | $34,250 | $126,700 | $558 |
| Crystal Springs | 4,752 | $49,291 | $113,000 | $782 |
| Silver Creek | 175 | $36,875 | $114,300 | — |
| New Hebron | 506 | $65,000 | $98,800 | $927 |
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What is the median household income in Wesson, MS?
The median household income in Wesson is $65,179, 15% 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 Wesson?
The median home value in Wesson is $168,500, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Wesson?
The median gross rent in Wesson is $1,125 per month, about 23% of household income.
Is Wesson, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Mississippi median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 5.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
What is the median age in Wesson?
The median age in Wesson is 21.1 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Wesson?
The average commute to work in Wesson is 30 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wesson?
The unemployment rate in Wesson is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wesson?
14.7% of adults in Wesson 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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