Apartments for rent in Pearl, MS

A town located in Mississippi, Pearl has slightly less than 27,000 residents. The city's population, with an average age of just under 37, is fairly typical compared to other cities in the state, which has an average age of 37. Renters tend to be in the minority in the city, and 62% of residents own their homes. Relatively high rent costs could be a contributing factor, as the average rent of $861 a month is substantially higher than the state average of $788.

With an average commute time of about 22 minutes, shorter than most cities in Mississippi, Pearl residents find that getting to work isn't overly time-consuming. Many residents (44%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit isn't used. Few residents commute to work on foot.

There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Pearl. The four most common are retail, healthcare, entertainment, and manufacturing. Combined, these industries make up 24% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, as 10% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of about $55,000, Pearl workers earn about the same as the average Mississippi resident. Pearl, however, compares less favorably to the national average of $73,345. Pearl has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (7%) compared to the national average (5%). In addition, 8% have a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.