Living in Wheeler, Mississippi

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

Wheeler has 524 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median home value is $184,000.

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

Wheeler at a glance

Population
524
Median age
33.6State: 38.6
Median home value
$184,000State: $169,800
Homeowners
60.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
Average commute
17 min

Is Wheeler a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 17 minutes.

Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median.

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

Cost of living in Wheeler

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wheeler the median home value is $184,000, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,573 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Wheeler$184,000
Mississippi$169,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Mississippi$954
United States$1,413

Housing in Wheeler: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
193
Owner-occupied
60.6%
Renter-occupied
39.4%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1982
Average household size
2.72

Wheeler demographics

Population
524
Median age
33.6
Under 18
21.6%
65 and older
9.4%
Households
193
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
3.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White83.2%
Hispanic or Latino4.2%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Wheeler

33.5% of adults 25 and older in Wheeler have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 33.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Wheeler33.5%
Mississippi25.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Wheeler

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.8%
Average commute
17 minState: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
51.3%

Wheeler vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Wheeler524—$184,000—
Baldwyn3,138$43,841$98,600$635
Booneville9,246$50,879$136,700$645
Jumpertown360$44,583$128,600$625
Marietta195$47,396$120,800$400
Guntown2,594$95,625$210,600$1,038
Kirkville356$48,899$13,300—
Rienzi318$44,583$96,000—
Dumas303$56,500$116,200$688

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Living in Wheeler: FAQ

What is the average home price in Wheeler?

The median home value in Wheeler is $184,000, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.

Is Wheeler, MS a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Wheeler?

The median age in Wheeler is 33.6 years (Mississippi: 38.6).

How long is the commute in Wheeler?

The average commute to work in Wheeler is 17 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Wheeler?

The unemployment rate in Wheeler is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Wheeler?

33.5% of adults in Wheeler 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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