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Housing Affordability in Jackson County, 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
- 28.2%
- Mississippi 28.1%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 50.5%
- Mississippi 51.3%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 20.7%
- Mississippi 19.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,550/mo
- Mississippi $1,394/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more6,98050.5%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more8,55720.7%
- Renters paying 50% or more3,62826.3%
- Median rent as a share of income: 30.3%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 20.4%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $470/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.9
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County, MS | 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% |
Cities and towns in Jackson County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula | 39.5% | 61.5% | 22.8% | 37.8% |
| Gautier | 30.5% | 47.4% | 22.9% | 28.2% |
| Ocean Springs | 30.1% | 54.9% | 19.2% | 31.8% |
| Moss Point | 33.8% | 57.6% | 24.9% | 32.7% |
| Gulf Hills | 27.0% | 15.7% | 30.9% | 22.5% |
| St. Martin | 35.9% | 62.7% | 13.4% | 34.9% |
| Latimer | 22.2% | 49.0% | 16.6% | 29.3% |
| Gulf Park Estates | 27.0% | 18.3% | 28.9% | 25.0% |
| Vancleave | 18.2% | 0.0% | 18.4% | Not reported |
| Escatawpa | 25.7% | 51.1% | 22.1% | 31.4% |
| Hurley | 14.8% | 0.0% | 15.7% | Not reported |
| Wade | 30.2% | Not reported | 30.2% | Not reported |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Jackson County, MS?
- In Jackson County, MS, 28.2% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Jackson County compare with Mississippi?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Jackson County is 28.2%, compared with 28.1% for Mississippi as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates