At a Glance
Median Income
$35,313
$25,826 per capita
Home Value
$89,800
Zillow: $146,990
Median Rent
$1,318/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
20.1%
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
19.9% smoking rate
How Escatawpa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Escatawpa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Escatawpa a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Escatawpa residents earn a median household income of $35,313 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,826. The unemployment rate stands at 20.1% (458% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,762 business establishments, including 293 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Escatawpa is $89,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,990. Median rent is $1,318/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
10.9% of adults in Escatawpa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Escatawpa has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population3,626
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density543/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$35,313
Per Capita$25,826
Unemployment20.1%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$10,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,800
Rent$1,318
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$146,990
Housing Units1,733
Rent Burden19.9%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,607/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain61.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation17 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband67.6%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Escatawpa was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Trent Lott International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
32.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 293 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.