At a Glance
Median Income
$63,438
$29,295 per capita
Home Value
$139,700
Zillow: $175,337
Median Rent
$844/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
18.3% smoking rate
How Mize Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mize's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mize 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
Mize residents earn a median household income of $63,438 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,295. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 389 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mize is $139,700 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,337. Median rent is $844/month, with 21.8% 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 1975.
Education
9.2% of adults in Mize hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mize has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population251
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density103/mi²
Male / Female36% / 65%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,438
Per Capita$29,295
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$1,023M
Avg Weekly Wage$859
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,700
Rent$844
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$175,337
Housing Units167
Rent Burden21.8%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death15,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation301 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute32 min
Broadband68.5%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Mize was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.