Myrtle is a small town of 706 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $53,750
and a 1.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Myrtle stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Myrtle is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Myrtle city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.0
Myrtle's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Myrtle costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Myrtle, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$118,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$926
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Myrtle's violent crime rate is 194.3 per 100,000 residents
— 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
194.3 /100k
Property Crime
812.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Myrtle is served primarily by Union County School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Myrtle, MS
National Avg
School District
Union County School District
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Myrtle sees average highs of 50.7°F in January
and 89.7°F in July,
with 58.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.6 inches of snow per year.
Myrtle's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Myrtle roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $118,200 and median rent is $926/month.
Myrtle's violent crime rate is 194.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 812.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Myrtle are operated by Union County School District.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 6.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Myrtle, MS has a population of 706, a median household income of $53,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Myrtle averages 50.7°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.6 inches
with about 2.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Myrtle, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38650.
The population of Myrtle, Mississippi is 706 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Myrtle: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $118,200, median household income $53,750, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Myrtle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
