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Myrtle, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Union County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
751
Population
361/sq mi density
$59,375
Median Income
$23,188 per capita
$142,200
Home Value
$193,091 Zillow
$646
Median Rent
19.6% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
1,581
Violent Crime/100K
4,490 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,200 home value, $646/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,581 violent crimes/100K (316% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$142,200
50% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$646/mo
44% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.5%
15% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
270
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$142,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$193,091
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
55.5%
Owner-Occupied
44.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$751/mo
1 Bedroom
$782/mo
2 Bedroom
$924/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,177/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,295/mo
Census median rent:
$646/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
37% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
55.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $142,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,091 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $646 |
| FMR Studio | $751 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $782 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $924 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,177 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,295 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 55.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 270 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 19.6% |