Pearl River, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Neshoba County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,403 Population 142/sq mi density
$46,295 Median Income $16,409 per capita
$55,000 Home Value $132,602 Zillow
$545 Median Rent 39.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$46,295 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, $545/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Pearl River, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,295
38% below
$16,409 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
80% below
Zillow: $132,602
Median Rent
$545/mo
53% below
39.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
70.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
42% above
28.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Pearl River Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pearl River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
20%
Rent
47%
Poverty
174%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pearl River a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pearl River residents earn a median household income of $46,295 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,409. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 586 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pearl River is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,602. Median rent is $545/month, with 39.2% 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 1993.

Education

10.1% of adults in Pearl River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 70.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pearl River has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,403
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density142/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,295
Per Capita$16,409
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$1,524M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent$545
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$132,602
Housing Units1,295
Rent Burden39.2%

Health

Obesity45.5%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking28.4%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death20,815/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain60.8 in/yr
Elevation466 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+70.3%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute17 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Pearl River was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.