Cost of Living in St. Martin, MS
Population 7,797 · Mississippi · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives St. Martin a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $171,000. At 7.0%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Geographically, St. Martin is about 50 miles west of Mobile, the nearest large metro. Housing prices track closely with Mobile's $170,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in St. Martin
The median home value in St. Martin is $171,300 — 44% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,040/month, 21% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $53,488/year is 28% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average of 4.8%. Mississippi's top state income tax rate is 4.7% and the combined sales tax is 7.1%. Overall, St. Martin has a cost of living index of 65 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 35% less expensive.
St. Martin has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in St. Martin, MS?
St. Martin has a cost index of 65 (100 = national average). It is 35% below the national average.
What is average rent in St. Martin, MS?
The median gross rent in St. Martin is $1,040 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in St. Martin?
The median home value in St. Martin is $171,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in St. Martin?
The median household income in St. Martin is $53,488 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in St. Martin, MS?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in St. Martin is 7.1%. The Mississippi state income tax top rate is 4.7%.
Is St. Martin, MS affordable?
Yes, St. Martin is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 65 — about 35% below the US national average of 100.
St. Martin at a Glance
- Population
- 7,797
- Median Income
- $53,488
- Home Value
- $171,300
- Median Rent
- $1,040/mo
- Unemployment
- 7.0%
- Sales Tax
- 7.1%
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