At a Glance
Median Income
$37,447
$19,895 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
Zillow: $115,445
Median Rent
$890/mo
41.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
69.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
29.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.4%
22.6% smoking rate
How Magnolia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Magnolia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Magnolia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Magnolia residents earn a median household income of $37,447 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,895. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,033 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Magnolia is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,445. Median rent is $890/month, with 41.1% 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 1970.
Education
11.9% of adults in Magnolia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
69.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Magnolia has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,264
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density532/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$37,447
Per Capita$19,895
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty29.0%
County GDP$1,554M
Avg Weekly Wage$814
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$890
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$115,445
Housing Units1,091
Rent Burden41.1%
Health
Obesity48.4%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death15,463/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain60.6 in/yr
Elevation361 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+69.6%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute19 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Magnolia was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.544 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.