Median Income
$68,500
9% lower than US avg
Home Value
$200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.8%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$604
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment
6.7%
86% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.1%
14% higher than US avg
How Messines Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,655
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,500
Per Capita$41,440
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty14.1%
Commute22 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$604
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units785
Rent Burden9.6%
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+24.6%
Graduate+2.5%
Is Messines a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Messines receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Messines offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Messines is $68,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Messines is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.6% have completed high school.
Messines has a population of 1,655 with a density of 39 people per square mile. The median age is 52.8 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%).
Population
52.8yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 5.7% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Spanish | 91.2% |
| 581% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 3% |
The median household income in Messines is $68,500, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $68,500 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $41,440 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.7% |
| 86% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% |
| 14% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |
The median home value in Messines is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $604 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 9.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 84.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.6% |
| Housing Units | 785 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Messines vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 42.5 sq mi (110.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |