Apartments for rent in Wade, MS

A small town located in Mississippi, Wade has a population of just over 1,000. Families with children are a common sight, as kids aged 5-14 make up an above-average percentage of the population, while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just over 34, skews younger than most cities in Mississippi. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 84% of residents own their homes. The average rent of $832/month is a bit above the state average.

Many Wade residents work in one of two industries: manufacturing and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 16% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 7% of the town's population works in transportation, which ranks as the top profession in the town. Wade workers earn an average annual income of about $70K, more than their peers elsewhere in the state. However, Wade compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (5%), Wade has a large number of residents over the age of 25 who possess an Associate's degree (8%). In addition, 5% have a Bachelor's degree and 1% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.

With an average commute time of about 33 minutes, longer than most cities in Mississippi, Wade residents are well aware that traveling to work takes some patience. Driving a car or truck is the typical means of commuting to work, chosen by 36% of commuters, while public transit is not used extensively. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.