In Hancock, Mississippi, the median home price is $239,229, compared with the Mississippi median of $192,873; median household income is $67,708; the population is 46,167; schools rate 7.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 101.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 32.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Hancock at a glance
Population
46,167
Median Household Income
$67,708
Typical Home Value
$239,229
School District Rating
7.7
Violent Crime Rate
101.1
Avg Commute Time
32.5
About Hancock
Hancock has a population of 46,167. The median home value is $239,229, 24% above the Mississippi median. Median household income is $67,708 (20% above the Mississippi median). The most populated towns are District 2, District 3, and District 5.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Hancock
5 towns, by population.
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Hancock at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Hancock?
- Hancock has a population of 46,167 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Hancock?
- The median home value in Hancock is $239,229. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Hancock?
- Median household income in Hancock is $67,708 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Hancock in?
- Hancock is in Mississippi.
- How many towns are in Hancock?
- Hancock contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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