Grenada, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Grenada County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
12,484 Population 416/sq mi density
$42,470 Median Income $26,691 per capita
$152,100 Home Value $132,103 Zillow
$799 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$42,470 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$152,100 home value, $799/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Grenada, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,470
43% below
$26,691 per capita
Home Value
$152,100
46% below
Zillow: $132,103
Median Rent
$799/mo
31% below
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
20% below
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.4%
51% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Grenada Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Grenada's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
57%
Home Value
54%
Rent
69%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grenada a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grenada residents earn a median household income of $42,470 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,691. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 598 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grenada is $152,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,103. Median rent is $799/month, with 29.7% 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 1976.

Education

26.8% of adults in Grenada hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grenada has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,484
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density416/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$42,470
Per Capita$26,691
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$855

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,100
Rent$799
Ownership53.5%
Zillow$132,103
Housing Units6,213
Rent Burden29.7%

Health

Obesity48.4%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death16,291/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain61.5 in/yr
Elevation238 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute17 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Grenada was founded in 1836.
The median home in Grenada was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.