Apartments for rent in Flowood, MS

Flowood, a small town in Mississippi, has a population of slightly more than 9,000. Young professionals will fit right in, as they account for an above-average percentage of the population, while retirees are less well-represented. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just under 36, are younger than most cities in Mississippi. A slim majority of residents own their homes (54%) as opposed to renting (46%) in Flowood. With an average rent of $1,058 a month, exceeding the state average by $271 a month, relatively high rent costs may be a contributing factor in the higher levels of ownership.

Compared to the national average (7%), Flowood has a relatively large number of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees, as 9% have earned a Master's degree or a Doctorate. In addition, 17% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. There are three primary industries in Flowood: healthcare, retail, and entertainment. Combined, these industries account for 24% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 10% of residents work in management, making it the top field in the town. Flowood workers bring in an average annual income of just over $72,000, about $18,000 more than those elsewhere in Mississippi. However, the town's average income is roughly on par with the national average of $73,345.

Flowood residents have an average commute of about 24 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing mode of getting to work, selected by 53% of commuters, while public transit is not used much. A small percentage of residents commute to work on foot.