St. Martin is a small town of 7,843 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $49,484
and a 5.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
St. Martin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether St. Martin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All St. Martin 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: 89.3
St. Martin's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in St. Martin costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
St. Martin, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$145,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,005
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,484
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
St. Martin's violent crime rate is 81.5 per 100,000 residents
— 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
81.5 /100k
Property Crime
982.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
St. Martin is served primarily by Jackson County School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
St. Martin, MS
National Avg
School District
Jackson County School District
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
St. Martin sees average highs of 59.8°F in January
and 89.7°F in July,
with 65.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
St. Martin's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes St. Martin roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $145,100 and median rent is $1,005/month.
St. Martin's violent crime rate is 81.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 982.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in St. Martin are operated by Jackson County School District.
The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 14.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
St. Martin, MS has a population of 7,843, a median household income of $49,484, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%.
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.
St. Martin averages 59.8°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 65.9 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of St. Martin, Mississippi is 7,843 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in St. Martin: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $145,100, median household income $49,484, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. Martin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
