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Pearlington, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Hancock County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
989
Population
108/sq mi density
$51,719
Median Income
$26,911 per capita
$108,700
Home Value
$154,419 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
686
Violent Crime/100K
5,133 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,719 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
686 violent crimes/100K (80% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$108,700
61% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
92.7%
42% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
583
Median year built: 2003
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$108,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$154,419
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
92.7%
Owner-Occupied
7.3%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2003
Average age of housing stock: 23 years
Homeownership Rate
92.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $108,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $154,419 |
Rent
| 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 | 92.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 92.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 583 |
| Median Year Built | 2003 |
| Rent Burden | 28.2% |