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Housing Affordability in Corinth, MS
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 30.7%
- Mississippi 28.1%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 42.8%
- Mississippi 51.3%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 20.2%
- Mississippi 19.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,325/mo
- Mississippi $1,394/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more1,22242.8%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more65920.2%
- Renters paying 50% or more63622.3%
- Median rent as a share of income: 27.7%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 18.4%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $497/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 4.0
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth, MS | 30.7% | 42.8% | 20.2% | 27.7% |
| Alcorn County | 24.4% | 42.2% | 17.1% | 27.0% |
| Mississippi | 28.1% | 51.3% | 19.6% | 30.7% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Corinth, MS?
- In Corinth, MS, 30.7% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Corinth compare with Mississippi?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Corinth is 30.7%, compared with 28.1% for Mississippi as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates