In Prentiss, Mississippi, the median home price is $148,408, compared with the Mississippi median of $192,873; median household income is $49,724; the population is 25,184; schools rate 7.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 199.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Prentiss at a glance
Population
25,184
Median Household Income
$49,724
Typical Home Value
$148,408
School District Rating
7.3
Violent Crime Rate
199.7
Avg Commute Time
24.5
About Prentiss
Prentiss has a population of 25,184. The median home value is $148,408, 23% below the Mississippi median. Median household income is $49,724 (12% below the Mississippi median). The most populated towns are District 1, District 2, and District 3.
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 Prentiss
5 towns, by population.
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Prentiss at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Prentiss?
- Prentiss has a population of 25,184 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Prentiss?
- The median home value in Prentiss is $148,408. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Prentiss?
- Median household income in Prentiss is $49,724 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Prentiss in?
- Prentiss is in Mississippi.
- How many towns are in Prentiss?
- Prentiss 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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