At a Glance
Median Income
$51,719
$26,911 per capita
Home Value
$108,700
Zillow: $159,540
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
66.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
20.1% smoking rate
How Pearlington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pearlington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pearlington a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pearlington residents earn a median household income of $51,719 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,911. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,042 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pearlington is $108,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,540. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Education
11.9% of adults in Pearlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
66.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pearlington has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population989
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density108/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,719
Per Capita$26,911
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$2,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,196
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,700
Rent
Ownership92.7%
Zillow$159,540
Housing Units583
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,583/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain64.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation5 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+66.9%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute34 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Pearlington was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Gulfport-Biloxi International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.