Wade/Hurley Mississippi
Hurley and Wade are small rural communities located in the northern portion of Jackson County, MS. Both Wade and Hurley are census-designated communities and part of the Pascagoula Metropolitan Statistical Area. Hurley has a land area of just over 5 square miles and a population of approximately 1,000 people and Wade has nearly 500 residents.
There are golfing opportunities available in and near Hurley, MS. The Whispering Pines Course is a municipal golf course in Hurley which features 6,593 yards with some of the largest tees for a par 72 course.
There are 331 households in Hurley, MS with just over 40% having children under the age of 18. In Wade there are 169 households with nearly half of them having children under the age of 18. Education for students in  Hurley and Wade is provided by the East Central Schools which is part of the Jackson County School district. East Central Schools boasts that its students have ranked in the top three Mississippi school districts in standardized testing scores.
Hurley has several commercial establishments such as banks, service stations, and grocery and specialty stores, as well as many churches. You can treat yourself to a pizza in a bohemian atmosphere at the Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers, or enjoy Mexican cuisine at Coco Loco Mexican Restaurant, or a grab a latte at the Daily Java.
Even though these towns are in rural areas, the average commute time for residents is only approximately 1/2 hour. Both Hurley and Wade are very safe environments for families. Crime in the area is among the lowest in the country. The unemployment rate in both towns is just slightly above the national average, but the prediction for future job growth is a healthy 14%.
Those interested in Wade MS real estate or Hurley MS real estate will find the area offers the charm of the Old South with modern amenities in many styles of homes. As a part of the Pascagoula Metropolitan area, homes in the Wade, MS and Hurley, MS are near larger cities. Hurley is 110 miles from New Orleans, LA and 40 miles from Mobile, AL. |