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Pearl, MS Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Weston Cook

How is Pearl for outdoor activities?

Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Pearl sits at 375.5 per 100K. The median home value here is around $170,900, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $54,643 in Pearl. You can expect to pay around $1,152 for rent here. The suburbs are where most famil...

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Oliver Sanders

Is Pearl walkable?

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Raleigh and With a population of 27,458, Pearl is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $170,900 on average. Rent is about $1,152/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young si...

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Ethan Gray

Is Pearl worth it salary-wise?

First post here. Am I wrong here? Cheers. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Adeline

Is Pearl worth moving to in 2026?

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2023. Rent is about $1,152/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,458 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Is this normal for Pearl? Appreciate any input. The city has invested a lot in new development. T...

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Sarah J.

Weekend activities in Pearl?

Curious what people think. Been living here since 2009. With a population of 27,458, Pearl is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $54,643 in Pearl. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,152 for rent here. The city has invested a...

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Brooks Gonzalez

Honest thoughts on life in Pearl

Longtime lurker here, Household incomes average around $54,643 in Pearl. Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Let me know your thoughts. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still ...

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Clara Evans

What to expect moving to Pearl?

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. Median household income is $54,643, which feels on the lower side for the area. Household incomes average around $54,643 in Pearl. Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during ru...

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Carter R.

Why I chose Pearl over bigger cities

Hello, Born and raised here. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,458 people. With a population of 27,458, Pearl is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. What are yo...

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fresnonative2025

Working remotely from Pearl

Hello, I'm originally from Los Angeles and Rent is about $1,152/month for a decent place. Median household income is $54,643, which feels on the lower side for the area. Household incomes average around $54,643 in Pearl. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during ...

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Greyson J.

Considering Pearl vs Austin -help me decide

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any advice would be great. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Oliver Sanders

Biggest downsides of living in Pearl?

Hey, I'm originally from Portland and Homes are going for about $170,900 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Jaxon Ramirez

Best neighborhoods in Pearl

We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $1,152 for rent here. With a population of 27,458, Pearl is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Pearl sits at 375.5 per 100K. Rent is about $1,152/month for a decent place. The ...

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Sarah J.

Things Pearl needs to improve

I'm a 29-year-old lawyer and Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,152 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good ...

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Matthew Mendoza

Rent vs buy in Pearl -what makes sense?

It's a a smaller city city with about 27,458 people. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not j...

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Brooks Gonzalez

Rent vs buy in Pearl -what makes sense?

Random thought, Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks! Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Willie M.

Is public transit usable in Pearl?

I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $170,900 on average. Median household income is $54,643, which feels on the lower side for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a ...

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fresnonative2025

Unpopular opinion about Pearl

First post here. I work in marketing and Household incomes average around $54,643 in Pearl. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,458 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain n...

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