At a Glance
Median Income
$65,521
$34,295 per capita
Home Value
$143,300
Zillow: $172,057
Median Rent
$872/mo
37.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
16.2% smoking rate
How Soso Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Soso's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Soso a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Soso residents earn a median household income of $65,521 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,295. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,434 business establishments, including 134 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Soso is $143,300 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,057. Median rent is $872/month, with 37.1% 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 1975.
Education
26.4% of adults in Soso hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Soso has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population497
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,521
Per Capita$34,295
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$3,600M
Avg Weekly Wage$916
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,300
Rent$872
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$172,057
Housing Units198
Rent Burden37.1%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,749/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain61.1 in/yr
Elevation307 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband62.3%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Soso was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 134 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.