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Housing Affordability in Helena, 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
- 39.8%
- Mississippi 28.1%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 100.0%
- Mississippi 51.3%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 34.5%
- Mississippi 19.6%
Helena has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more31100.0%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more12034.5%
- Renters paying 50% or more31100.0%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 24.5%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $511/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 1.9
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena, MS | 39.8% | 100.0% | 34.5% | Not reported |
| Jackson County | 28.2% | 50.5% | 20.7% | 30.3% |
| 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 Helena, MS?
- In Helena, MS, 39.8% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Helena compare with Mississippi?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Helena is 39.8%, compared with 28.1% for Mississippi as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates